Disclaimer: This person served as a panelist at a HELI event. This profile was created for their involvement on that event page only. This person is not a member, partner, or colleague of the HELI Initiative, but only served in the capacity of a panelist at the panel event.

Sarah J. Gardner is the Climate Action Coordinator for the City of Iowa City. A graduate of the University of Iowa with a master’s degree in urban and regional planning, Sarah has lead projects focused on electric vehicle readiness, alternative energy, transit and active transportation, recycling, and climate preparedness in Iowa and Illinois. Previously a journalist covering sustainability and climate change, Sarah has authored many articles on climate resilience and is a dedicated advocate for creating communities that are healthy, equitable, and engaging places to live.