Bio

With over two decades of experience developing and implementing climate, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation policies, Dale helps states and cities craft policies to deliver a just and equitable transition to a clean energy economy. She served as New York State’s Deputy Secretary for Energy and Environment from 2019-2020, oversaw New York’s nation-leading climate agenda, and directed the agencies and authorities responsible for developing and implementing the state policies and initiatives needed to build a just and sustainable clean energy economy. Dale also served in a variety of positions at the Natural Resources Defense Council, including chief planning officer, director of programs, and director of the Energy & Transportation Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University, a master’s from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.