Katrina Angarone
Associate Commissioner for Science and Policy
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Biography
Kati Angarone has worked at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for more than 20 years and currently serves at the Associate Commissioner for Science and Policy. In this role she works to develop policy that is protective of New Jersey’s environment and public health and to ensure policy cohesion across the Department in furtherance of the Department priorities (e.g. Climate, Water and Public Health). She oversees the Division of Science & Research, which provides scientific support to programs across the Department, as well as other State agencies. In addition, her office includes the Offices of Environmental Public Health & Safety and the Office of Economic Analysis, which work closely with the New Jersey Department of Health on environmental public health issues and provide support for economic analyses performed during policy development, respectively.
Prior to assuming the role of Associate Commissioner, Kati spent many years assisting with the development of New Jersey DEP’s land use policies including stormwater management, habitat protection, flood hazard area controls and protection of the Highlands region. She also spent several years at the Department focused on drinking water policy, including the adoption of new drinking water standards, prevention and management of harmful algal blooms and water supply emergency response.
Rutgers Climate Bridge Panel 9: Vision for Policy
Abstract
New Jersey’s future looks very different from today, there is scientific consensus that this is inevitable. But by moving as quickly as possible to acceptance, New Jersey can begin to take action to shape its new reality. Only by using the best available data to identify and understand vulnerabilities, can New Jersey ensure that communities can grow and thrive in spite of climate change. Let’s discuss how we get to this new reality, where innovative approaches and partnerships ensure the continued vitality of our communities.