Brenda Mallory, Fmr Chair of Council on Environmental Quality | Your First Job

Brenda Mallory, a former chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, joins Your First Job LIVE to discuss her journey from aspiring child psychologist to environmental lawyer. She highlighted her early exposure to environmental issues at the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights, where she worked on affordable housing and zoning laws. Mallory emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives in policy-making and shared her experience as the first Black leader of the Council on Environmental Quality. She advised the Class of 2025 to cultivate networks and be flexible in their career choices, emphasizing the long-term impact of decisions. Mallory is currently reflecting on her next steps, aiming to contribute meaningfully to environmental and diversity issues.ABOUT BRENDABrenda Mallory has had a 40-year career in Environmental Law and policy, spending roughly half her time at an environmental law firm serving public and private sector clients and the other half working in the Federal government in Senior roles at the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ms. Mallory was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 14, 2021 and sworn in as the 12th Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). As Chair, she advised President Biden on environmental and natural resources policies, sustainability, climate change, conservation and environmental justice, all designed to improve, preserve, and protect public health and the environment for all America’s communities. Throughout her career, she has championed policies for cleaner water, cleaner air, and the removal of toxic pollutants from the places people live, work, and play and worked to create strong and inclusive working environments.📌 ABOUT YOUR FIRST JOB PODCASTYour First Job is a podcast brought to you by Giant Steps, LLC, a company working at the intersection of Strategy, Culture, Career, and Education. 🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more career insights📩 Join our community: https://www.giantstepsllc.com/contact...📖 BOOKS BY LEILANI BROWN: https://www.giantstepsllc.com/books🌐 Learn more about Giant Steps, LLC → GiantStepsLLC.com