Davina Hurt

California Climate Policy Director, Pacific Environment

Davina Hurt is a dedicated attorney, climate policy leader, and public servant committed to advancing environmental sustainability, clean air policy, and climate justice. As Pacific Environment’s California Climate Policy Director, she drives initiatives for a cleaner, more equitable future. Appointed by Governor Newsom, she serves on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and chairs the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the nation’s first regional air pollution control agency.

With nearly a decade of experience as an elected local official and commissioner, Davina also supports California’s EV transition as a board member of Veloz. She has championed consumer protection and policy reform, serving for a decade on a Department of Consumer Affairs board. Deeply committed to nonprofit work, she holds leadership roles with the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, Santa Clara University’s Government Ethics Council, and the Equity Forward initiative of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Davina earned her J.D. from San