Programs for Elected/Appointed Officials in
State & Local Government and City/County Management
January 7, 2020
Annapolis, Maryland
Special thanks to the
following supporting organizations:
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About the Program:
The Maryland Climate Leadership Academy was established to build capacity at the community level to effectively plan for and take action on climate change. To ensure that elected and appointed officials are sufficiently knowledgeable about the implications of climate change upon the health, security and economic vitality of their communities, the Maryland Climate Leadership Academy will launch a series of training programs tailored specifically for elected and appointed officials in state/local government, as well as for city and county managers.
Event Highlights:
A full-day training event shaped by a working group consisting of state agency leaders, local government practitioners and national experts administered by ACCO
Special guest remarks from Maryland state officials
Confirmed Speakers:
Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio — Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources
Ben Grumbles — Maryland Secretary of the Environment
Nancy Kopp — Maryland State Treasurer
David Herring — Chief, NOAA Climate Program Office
Daniel Kreeger — Executive Director, ACCO
Adriana Hochberg — Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Montgomery County
Beth Groth — Planner, Charles County
Dave Guignet — NFIP Coordinator, Maryland Department of the Environment
Chris Hoagland — Economist, Maryland Department of the Environment
Lindene Patton — Principal, Earth & Water Law Group
Sandy Hertz — Assistant Director, Office of the Environment, Maryland Department of Transportation
Additional faculty, presenters and speakers
to be announced shortly
Class #2 (Postponed due to COVID-19, new date to be announced)
This half-day workshop will focus on building coalitions and employing communication strategies necessary for addressing climate change impacts in Maryland. There will be activities designed to build messaging strategies for specific audiences and create greater resiliency through climate action networks.