Laura Jay serves as the Deputy Director of Climate Mayors. In this role, she helps shape and execute the strategic vision of the organization as set by the Executive Director, Board and Steering Committee. Laura is an accomplished professional bringing 15 years of experience working in non-profits advancing solutions to address climate change. Most recently, Laura served as the Regional Director for North America for C40 Cities where she elevated the position of US mayors nationally and globally and supported the deepening of engagement at the local level to drive impactful change on the ground. Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University and is based in Chicago with her family.