Chris Rhie is a renowned urban planning and climate change consultant. With a background in public policy, urban design, and environmental management, Chris works with local governments, universities, and non-profit organizations across the United States to develop sustainable infrastructure and environmental policy frameworks. His portfolio includes project leadership for New York City’s first comprehensive environmental justice report and the award-winning Los Angeles Countywide Sustainability Plan – widely recognized as the nation’s boldest, most inclusive regional sustainability strategy. Prior to his experience as an urban strategy consultant, Chris served as an energy manager at the Cities of Oakland and New York.

Chris currently serves as the President of the Board of the Westside Urban Forum in Los Angeles and Board Member at Urban Environmentalists. He recently served as the energy and emissions lead at the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities and Communities Working Group, and in 2022 he was recognized by Coro Southern California as its Lead LA Alumni Honoree. A second generation Korean American and resident of Los Angeles, Chris holds master’s degrees in city planning and real estate development from MIT.