Fletcher, who for years has advocated for environmental justice at CARB and other state agencies, knows this. “Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we move to a model where we’re actively building relationships and trust with partners in the environmental and racial justice movement,” she said. “For too long, we’ve approached this work from the top down. In this position, I am excited to lead CARB’s work on environmental and racial justice so we can partner more effectively and closely with residents in the most impacted communities to create a more just and sustainable future.”

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