Heather McTeer Toney
Biography
Elected at age 27, Heather McTeer Toney knows what it means to be a public servant. She was the first African-American, first female and the youngest to serve as Mayor of Greenville, Mississippi from 2004-2012. In 2014, she was appointed by President Barack Obama as Regional Administrator for Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Southeast Region. Known for her energetic and genuine commitment to people, her work has made her a national figure in the area of public service, environmental justice and community engagement. She is the author of forthcoming book, “Before the Streetlights Come On: Black America’s Call to Climate Action”, to be published by Broadleaf Books April, 2023.
