Denise Fairchild

Denise Fairchild, PhD, serves as the president emeritus of Emerald Cities Collaborative and is a 2021 Climate Breakthrough Awardee, recognized for significant contributions to climate advocacy. Prior to their current role, Denise Fairchild founded and chaired the Community and Economic Development Department at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College from 1995 to 2008 and served as the director for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in Los Angeles from 1989 to 1994. Denise Fairchild holds a doctorate in Urban Planning from UCLA and a master's degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.