Mark Gold

Mark Gold has over 30 years of experience in the environmental sector, with a focus on water scarcity and coastal protection. Currently, they are the Director of Water Scarcity Solutions at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Prior to this, they served as the Deputy Secretary for Coast and Ocean Policy and Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council at the California Natural Resources Agency. From 2015 to 2019, Mark held the position of Associate Vice Chancellor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Before joining UCLA, they were the Acting Director and Associate Director at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. Mark's career began in 1988 when they became the President of Heal the Bay, an organization dedicated to protecting coastal waters. Throughout their career, Mark has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental conservation and bringing about positive change in water and coastal policy.

Mark Gold's education history includes a Doctorate in Environmental science/Engineering from UCLA, a Master's degree in Zoology also from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, General from UCLA. The specific start and end years for each degree are not provided.