Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation

About the Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation (ACSI) provides advice and advocacy to Multnomah County on sustainability issues affecting our community, the environment, and the economy. Members of the ACSI provide recommendations on safeguarding public health in the face of extreme weather, sustainable government operations, improving social equity, and promoting a healthy, prosperous and resilient community. 

Apply to become a member of ACSI

Multnomah County's Office of Sustainability is recruiting to fill several vacancies on the Advisory Committee for Sustainability & Innovation (ACSI). Stipends are available to support broad participation.

Do you believe that climate change should be addressed through a social and racial justice approach? Do you think that all people in our community deserve to benefit from the transition to a renewable future? Do you want to create lasting, systemic change to better serve Multnomah County's residents?

Apply to serve on the Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation. The closing date is Sunday, December 8 at 11:59pm.

2025 ACSI Meetings

All ACSI meetings are open to the public and we encourage community attendance and participation. If you would like to join remotely, please email sustainability@multco.us for access information.

ACSI Meetings in 2025

Please email sustainability@multco.us for virtual meeting information.

  • The first meeting of 2025 will be held in January. The specific date is to be determined.

  • Additional meetings will be scheduled on a quarterly basis.

Full ACSI meeting minutes.

Subcommittee Meeting Times (unless noted otherwise):

  • Air Quality, Climate and Energy: First Wednesday of the Month at 2:00 PM (Virtual)
    • Note: Additional Meeting Will Be Held on November 15th at 2:00 PM (Virtual)
  • Food and Water: First Friday of the Month at 10:00 AM (Virtual)
  • Transportation: Cancelled Until Further Notice

Subcommittee meeting minutes available upon request. All meetings are open to the public, email sustainability@multco.us for access information. 

Advisory Committee Members, 2024

  • Amanda Zuniga, Energy Trust of Oregon

  • Dr. Derron Coles, The Blueprint Foundation

  • Elaine Hart, Moment Energy Insights

  • Jona Davis, Portland NAACP Environmental Justice Committee

  • Juliáe Riva, Portland General Electric

  • Lukas Angus, 7 Waters Canoe Family, and member of the Nez Perce tribe (Nimiipuu)

  • Mara Gross, Levav Consulting

  • Noelle Studer-Spevak, Families for Climate

  • Samantha Hernandez

  • Tori Heroux, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

  • Tammy Lee, Portland State University

*individuals do not represent their business or their employer while serving in their capacity as a member of ACSI

History and New Membership

On October 14th, 2010, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance formally establishing ACSI and appointed advisory members. Appointed members have expertise in a range of sustainability-related issues facing the community.

Applications for ACSI membership will be accepted annually, in late fall, and will be published to this site when open. Individuals who live or work in Multnomah County, and who are not currently employees of Multnomah County or that have or will have business contracts with the County are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the Multnomah County Office of Sustainability at sustainability@multco.us.

ACSI Formation Document