Kate Wright

Kate Wright is Executive Director of Climate Mayors, a bipartisan network of nearly 350 U.S. mayors — representing 48 states and over 60 million Americans — showing that cities across the country are committed to cleaner air, lower energy costs, and stronger local economies. She leads the network’s strategic direction, helping mayors deliver practical solutions that protect public health, reduce household costs, and advance opportunity in every community. 

Prior to joining Climate Mayors, Wright served as CEO of CivicWell (formerly the Local Government Commission), where she worked with city and county leaders to spearhead environmental initiatives on climate resilience, clean mobility, sustainable water management, livable communities, renewable energy, and affordable housing.

Wright is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and has been recognized for her work by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which named her as one of the nation’s “40 under 40 Young Leaders Who Are Solving the Problems of Today – and Tomorrow”, the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the region’s 100 notable business leaders and top “40 under 40” leaders, and as The Business Journals’ national “Headliner” in Government and Public Service. 

Wright holds a Master’s of Science in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Sonoma State University.