ICLEI USA Welcomes North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme and Five Other Leaders to Advance Local Sustainability
March 18, 2025
ICLEI USA, the U.S. Office of ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability, is proud to announce the appointment of North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme, Ed. D., to its Board of Directors. Desulme, a dedicated advocate for sustainability and community resilience, will bring his leadership and experience to aide ICLEI USA’s mission of supporting local governments in their climate action goals.
Joining Desulme are five other distinguished leaders who will contribute their expertise to the Board:
- Mayor Jeni Arndt, Fort Collins, CO
- Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs, F
- Mayor Nicola Armacost, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
- Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, Riverside, CA
- Victoria Salinas, Former Associate Administrator for Resilience, Federal Emergency Management Agency
These new board members bring a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to helping local governments take ambitious action on climate change and sustainability. As part of ICLEI USA’s leadership, they will play a key role in ensuring the organization continues to provide the tools, resources, and guidance that support communities across the country to create a more sustainable future.
“We're thrilled to welcome these passionate leaders to ICLEI USA's Board,” said Saharnaz Mirzazad, Executive Director of ICLEI USA. “Their hands-on experience and dedication to sustainability will be invaluable as we work alongside our members to achieve their environmental goals and build resilient communities.”
“I’m excited to join the ICLEI USA Board and bring North Miami’s commitment to sustainability to a national platform. Local governments are on the front lines of climate action, and by working together, we can build greener, stronger communities for future generations,” said Desulme.
Desulme's extensive experience in championing environmental initiatives in North Miami makes him a valuable addition to ICLEI USA's Board of Directors. He joins a dynamic group of local and national leaders already serving on ICLEI USA’s Board, including mayors, county executives, and sustainability experts from diverse regions of the country. Together, this board helps shape ICLEI USA’s strategic direction and ensures the organization continues to deliver value to its members, which include cities, towns, counties, Tribal nations, and regions across the U.S.
To learn more about ICLEI USA and the other newly appointed board members, visit icleiusa.org/about/board/.
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About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
About ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA)
ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability is the leading global network of more than 1,750 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in more than 100 countries, we support local governments to deliver their self-determined sustainability policy and drive local action for low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. Our members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships, and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.
ICLEI USA is the United States country office of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and the leading technical experts on greenhouse-gas emissions accounting, climate action, and resilience and sustainability planning. Along with our ClearPath tool for local greenhouse gas emissions accounting, we remain firmly positioned as the experts in the industry through our development of the U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Local Government Operations Protocol, and the Recycling and Composting Protocol. Learn more about ICLEI USA: icleiusa.org/.