Mark Chambers is the Senior Director for Building Emissions and Community Resilience at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Chambers leads the Biden-Harris Administration’s climate policy development for the built environment as part of a whole of government approach to the climate crisis. Chambers previously served as the Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, where he led efforts to align social and environmental policy across the built environment, waste, transportation, health and energy sectors in America’s largest city. Prior to that role, he served as Director of Sustainability and Energy for the Government of the District of Columbia. Chambers is a recipient of the Director's Award from the Smithsonian National Design Awards. He speaks frequently on the intersection of climate change, adaptive design and environmental justice; Chambers has been featured at forums like Creative Mornings, Living Future, Better Buildings, and Climate Week. Chambers is a licensed architect and holds a BA and a MS in Public Policy and Management, both from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.