Chris Rhie (he/him) is an urban planner who has over 15 years of experience shaping equitable, place-based strategies to combat global climate change. He is a nationally recognized expert on urban sustainability, and has worked with leading cities, regions, and NGOs across the United States. He recently led the consultant teams for New York City’s first comprehensive environmental justice report and the award-winning Los Angeles Countywide Sustainability Plan – widely recognized as the nation’s boldest, most inclusive regional sustainability strategy. Trained in urban planning at MIT, Chris strives to center equity in every project and embrace a collaborative approach to help communities become carbon neutral whilst furthering social, economic, and environmental justice.