Cindy Tuck, Undersecretary

Biography

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Cindy Tuck as Undersecretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) in July of 2007. As Undersecretary, Ms. Tuck is chief adviser to the Secretary on all environmental issues. She also oversees the functions and operations of the Office of the Secretary.

Prior to this appointment, Ms. Tuck served as Cal/EPA’s Assistant Secretary for Policy. In that capacity, Ms. Tuck advised the Secretary regarding water quality, air quality, pesticides and climate issues. She served as the Secretary’s liaison to the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Ms. Tuck has over two decades of experience in the development and implementation of California’s environmental laws, regulations and programs. She is the Secretary’s voting alternate for the Bay Delta Authority, the Ocean Protection Council, and the Board of Directors for the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley.

Ms. Tuck holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering – both from the University of Illinois. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. She also holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific and is a member of the State Bar of California.

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