Andrew Altevogt, PhD.,  Senior Manager Climate Programs

Biography

Andrew Altevogt is Senior Manager, Climate Programs in the Office of the Secretary. Dr. Altevogt is responsible for assisting the Secretary in coordinating the Climate Action Team and related greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation initiatives. His work includes coordinating climate change policy implementation across state government. Dr. Altevogt is also the lead support staff for the Secretary on the Strategic Growth Council.

Prior to arriving at Cal EPA, Dr. Altevogt spent 15 years as an academic environmental researcher. His research experience includes, most recently, 5 years in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Princeton University as part of the Carbon Mitigation Initiative. Dr. Altevogt also has research experience in theoretical fluid dynamics, groundwater modeling and aquatic chemistry.

Dr. Altevogt has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering from M.I.T and a PhD. in Hydrology from UC Davis.

 

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