The Climate Leadership Steering Committee

The chief oversight body of the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments, responsible for advising on its policy and direction.

In January 2017, the Climate Leadership Steering Committee created the following Statement of Purpose, one that recognizes the critical role of presidents and chancellors in leading the Network’s efforts, and clearly framing the Network’s climate action:

Led by Presidents and Chancellors from a diverse array of higher education institutions, the Climate Leadership Network is committed to mobilizing the sector’s knowledge and practical expertise to accelerate global climate action, rapidly reduce carbon pollution, and increase institutional and community resilience to climate hazards.

Bradley W. Bateman

President, Randolph College

Javier Cevallos

President, Framingham State University

Darron Collins

President, College of the Atlantic

Michael Crow

President, Arizona State University

Sheri Everts

Chancellor, Appalachian State University

David Finegold, Vice Chair

President, Chatham University

Jean Goodnow

President, Delta College

Dianne Harrison

President, California State University, Northridge

Karin Hilgersom

President, Truckee Meadows Community College

Kristina M. Johnson

President, Ohio State University

Hilary L. Link

President, Allegheny College

Scott Miller

President, Virginia Wesleyan University

Mark Mitsui

President, Portland Community College

Valerie Newhouse

President, Iowa Lakes Community College

Elsa Núñez, Chair

President, Eastern Connecticut State University

Robert Robbins

President, University of Arizona

Tim White

Chancellor, California State University

Wim Wiewel

President, Lewis & Clark College

Kim A. Wilcox

Chancellor, University of California, Riverside