The Greenlining Institute
Maurissa Brown is an experienced professional focused on advocating for transportation equity and environmental justice. Currently serving as the Transportation Equity Program Manager at The Greenlining Institute since October 2022, Maurissa promotes clean, safe, and affordable mobility options for low-income communities of color while ensuring state zero-emission vehicle policies support climate-resilient communities. Previously, as a Dr. Roger Arliner Young Clean Energy Diversity Fellow at the Environmental Leadership Program and New Buildings Institute, Maurissa gained expertise in building science and energy efficiency, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance innovative technologies and policies. Earlier experience includes a research assistant role at UCLA's Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and guiding outdoor adventures, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UCLA.