Sustainability Officer

Kelsey Rader is the City of Albuquerque’s first Sustainability Officer, leading City efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for changing climate conditions. Over the last several years, she has had the opportunity to work with many New Mexico-based organizations and agencies on some of the leading topics in energy, water, agriculture and wildlife conservation. Kelsey Rader graduated from University of New Mexico School of Law with a certificate in environmental and natural resources law. Prior to her role at the City, Kelsey was the Natural Resources Policy Director for New Mexico First, a nonpartisan policy nonprofit. Kelsey also currently serves as a commissioner on the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission.