Marta Segura serves as both the Chief Heat Officer and Director of Climate Emergency Mobilization for the City of Los Angeles and is one of 10 Chief Heat Officers worldwide. Segura is policy thought leader in extreme heat, environmental justice, climate, public health and stakeholder engagement, and has extensive expertise in leading public, philanthropic, private, institutional, and non-profit sectors to design, implement, and drive equitable climate policy promoting healthier and more engaged communities.
Segura’s extensive track record in environmental health sciences, climate, and environmental justice policy equips her well for her current roles in the City of Los Angeles. Segura is spearheading internal and external strategic partnerships for the work ahead in the development of our Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Heat Action Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and our City’s Climate Action Plan to prioritize climate equity and health metrics and outcomes. Segura is committed to connecting community voices to achieve healthier, thriving, climate-adapted communities and shaping equitable climate policy for the City of Los Angeles.