Senior Advisor
California Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Sacramento, CA
Nader Afzalan, Ph.D. is currently appointed by Governor Newsom, serving as the Senior Advisor to the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research on emerging matters related to climate policy, carbon-neutral economies, environmental justice, and urban technologies. Additionally, Nader is the endowed Chair of Social Justice and a Visiting Professor at the University of California Berkeley.
Nader leads research and innovation initiatives, addressing emerging challenges on the intersection of climate resilience, environmental justice, and technology. With over 20 years of professional experience, Nader has led policy and program implementations across the U.S., China, Central America, and the Middle East. He has authored more than 30 articles and book chapters, featured in global journals, and cited over 600 times.
The Art of Communicating Planning’s Value
Thursday, May 9, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM CT