NILDA MESA, J.D.

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2019-04-29 Nilda Mesa, J.D. Age 59 Ms. Mesa has had a long and innovative career in environment, energy and sustainability at the city, state, national and global levels, and now writes and presents extensively on climate, energy, equity and urban systems relating to them. From 2014-2016, Ms. Mesa served as Director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Sustainability, where she led the pathbreaking OneNYC long-term sustainability plan for the city. As chief sustainability officer for New York City, she oversaw programs in climate, energy, sustainability, air quality and public health, waste, green buildings, transportation, public education and other initiatives. In 2016, she returned to Columbia University as an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, as well as Director of the Urban Sustainability and Equity Planning Program with Columbia's Center for Sustainable Urban Development at the Earth Institute, positions she continues to hold today. In 2006, she founded Columbia's Office of Environmental Stewardship, one of the first in the United States for a university. She also served as Chief Administrative Officer at the Columbia Journalism School from 2012-2014. Before joining Columbia, Ms. Mesa served in environmental leadership roles at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Attorney General's office, and practiced law in both the public and private sectors. Her work has involved extensive international experience, including most recently a 2018 appointment as a visiting professor at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), an international research university in France. She is the co-author of a book to be published next year on climate and collaboration, as well as a contributor to the recently published "Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate." (Columbia University Press). She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Northwestern University. 2018 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $10,109; Restricted Stock Units $294,888; Stock Options $295,659; Total $600,656.
2020-04-29 Nilda Mesa, J.D. IND Adjunct Professor, Columbia University Former Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Age: 60 Committees: Compensation 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation: $419,405
2021-04-29 Nilda Mesa, J.D. Age: 61 Committees: Compensation, Nominating and Governance Director Since: 2018 2020 Non-Employee Director Compensation: $475,903
2022-04-29 Professor Mesa has had a long and innovative career in environment, energy, and sustainability at the city, state, national, and global levels, and now writes and presents extensively on climate, energy, equity, and urban systems relating to them. From 2014 to 2016, Professor Mesa served as Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, where she led the pathbreaking OneNYC long-term sustainability plan for the city. As chief sustainability officer for New York City, she oversaw programs in climate, energy, sustainability, air quality and public health, waste, green buildings, transportation, public education, and other initiatives. In 2016, she returned to Columbia University as an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, as well as Director of the Urban Sustainability and Equity Planning Program with Columbia’s Center for Sustainable Urban Development at the Earth Institute. She is currently Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. In 2006, she founded Columbia’s Office of Environmental Stewardship, one of the first in the United States for a university. She also served as Chief Administrative Officer at the Columbia Journalism School from 2012 to 2014. Before joining Columbia, Professor Mesa served in environmental leadership roles at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Attorney General’s office, and practiced law in both the public and private sectors. Her work has involved extensive international experience, including most recently a 2018 to 2021 appointment as a visiting professor and lecturer at the Paris School of International Affairs at SciencesPo (Paris Institute of Political Studies), an international research university in France. She is the co-author of Collaborating for Climate Resilience (Routledge, 2021), and a contributor to Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate (Columbia University Press, 2019). She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Northwestern University. 2021 Non-Employee Director Compensation: $475,166.
2023-04-28 Professor Mesa has had a long and innovative career in environment, energy, and sustainability at the city, state, national, and global levels, and now writes and presents extensively on climate, energy, equity, and urban systems relating to them. From 2014 to 2016, Professor Mesa served as Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, where she led the pathbreaking OneNYC longterm sustainability plan for the city. As chief sustainability officer for New York City, she oversaw programs in climate, energy, sustainability, air quality and public health, waste, green buildings, transportation, public education, and other initiatives. In 2016, she returned to Columbia University, where she had previously served, as an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, as well as Director of the Urban Sustainability and Equity Planning Program with Columbia’s Center for Sustainable Urban Development at the Earth Institute. She was also Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. In 2006, she founded Columbia’s Office of Environmental Stewardship, one of the first in the United States for a university. She also served as Chief Administrative Officer at the Columbia Journalism School from 2012 to 2014. Before joining Columbia, Professor Mesa served in environmental leadership roles at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Attorney General’s office, and practiced law in both the public and private sectors. Her work has involved extensive international experience, including most recently a 2018 to 2021 appointment as a visiting professor and lecturer at the Paris School of International Affairs at SciencesPo (Paris Institute of Political Studies), an international research university in France. She is the co-author of Collaborating for Climate Resilience (Routledge, 2021), and a contributor to Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate (Columbia University Press, 2019). She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Northwestern University.
2024-04-29 Professor Mesa has had a long and innovative career in environment, energy, and sustainability at the city, state, national, and global levels, and now writes and presents extensively on climate, energy, equity, and urban systems relating to them. From 2014 to 2016, Professor Mesa served as Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, where she led the pathbreaking OneNYC long-term sustainability plan for the city. As chief sustainability officer for New York City, she oversaw programs in climate, energy, sustainability, air quality and public health, waste, green buildings, transportation, public education, and other initiatives. In 2016, she returned to Columbia University, where she had previously served, as an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, as well as Director of the Urban Sustainability and Equity Planning Program with Columbia’s Center for Sustainable Urban Development at the Earth Institute. She was also Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. In 2006, she founded Columbia’s Office of Environmental Stewardship, one of the first in the United States for a university. She also served as Chief Administrative Officer at the Columbia Journalism School from 2012 to 2014. Before joining Columbia, Professor Mesa served in environmental leadership roles at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Attorney General’s office, and practiced law in both the public and private sectors. Her work has involved extensive international experience, including most recently a 2018 to 2021 appointment as a visiting professor and lecturer at the Paris School of International Affairs at SciencesPo (Paris Institute of Political Studies), an international research university in France. She is the co-author of Collaborating for Climate Resilience (Routledge, 2021), and a contributor to Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate (Columbia University Press, 2019). She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Northwestern University.

Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22