Oakland names new environmental director
The Port of Oakland has appointed Colleen Liang as its new director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division.
Liang joined the Californian port in 2000, serving in every environmental position, most recently as acting director of EP&P.
“I am truly honoured to be given the opportunity to lead a great team in the Environmental Programs and Planning division and oversee the port’s stewardship of the Oakland waterfront,” she said.
In her new role, Liang will continue to oversee the port’s zero emissions program, environmental compliance, hazardous waste and materials management, planning and permitting programs, and grant funding opportunities for zero emissions and sustainability projects.
Liang will also be supporting land use and transportation planning, managing the port’s resiliency programme, including impacts from sea level rise and groundwater intrusion, and updating environmental programmes.
“It is important to me to continue building on the port’s momentum of environmental innovation and sustainability,” she continued “I’m thrilled to be a part of this exciting time as we plan to transform the Port of Oakland operations to zero emissions and improve our sustainability practices to be resilient for the future.”
Liang received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Ecology from the University of California, Irvine and is a long-time member and supporter of the port’s Asian Employees Association.
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