OAKLAND, CA — Today, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement as Shannon Olivieri Hovis – most recently Vice President of Public Affairs at Essential Access Health and previously Director of Reproductive Freedom for All California (formerly NARAL) – steps into a new role at EnviroVoters as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). This expanded leadership structure marks a new chapter in EnviroVoters’ growth and trajectory.
Statement from Mary Creasman, Chief Executive Officer, California Environmental Voters:
“EnviroVoters is proud to welcome Shannon Olivieri Hovis as EnviroVoters’ new Chief Strategy Officer, a pivotal leadership role that will drive our next chapter of impact. At a time when Californians are facing an escalating affordability crisis and increasing hostility from the federal government, this moment demands strategic leadership that meets the stakes.
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience driving results at the intersection of public policy, movement-building, and electoral strategy, her leadership will sharpen our ability to meet the scale of California’s climate, equity, and democracy challenges, and to do it with fiercer strategy, deeper partnerships, and a more unified vision for long-term change.
Shannon’s leadership will accelerate the work already underway and push us to think bigger, act faster, and build the durable power required to secure a safe, healthy, and affordable future for every Californian.”
Statement from Shannon Olivieri Hovis, Chief Strategy Officer, California Environmental Voters:
“I’m honored to join EnviroVoters at such a critical moment for California’s future. The challenges we face, from climate disruption to deepening inequality, demand bold strategy, shared purpose, and durable political power. Climate justice is foundational to reproductive equity and the civil and human rights I have spent my career protecting. I’m excited to help strengthen and expand the coalition needed to deliver lasting climate solutions for every community.”
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CONTACT:
Erika Guzman Cornejo
(310) 755-1615
erika@envirovoters.org
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