Shelley Luce

Shelley Luce is an experienced environmental advocate with a diverse background in leadership roles within nonprofit organizations focused on environmental conservation. Currently serving as a Member of the Advisory Planning Commission since April 2023 and as the Director of Campaigns for Sierra Club BC since June 2022, Luce previously held the position of Senior Advisor at Heal the Bay, where expertise contributed to safeguarding coastal waters in Southern California. As President & CEO of the California Coastal Commission from February 2019 to May 2022 and as an Alternate California Coastal Commissioner, Luce played a critical role in coastal management. Earlier, Luce served as Executive Director for both Environment Now and The Bay Foundation, focusing on clean water initiatives and coastal ecosystem restoration. The academic foundation includes a Doctorate of Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University.