Felicia Marcus is an attorney/consultant who has served in positions in government, the non-profit world, and the private sector. She is also a member of the Water Policy Group, an international network of former high-level water officials spanning four continents that advises on water policy.

In government, Felicia was most recently Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, with responsibility for drinking water, water quality, and water rights. As Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA Region IX was responsible for the range of environmental issues under EPA’s jurisdiction. Prior to that, Felicia headed Los Angeles Department of Public Works dealing with wastewater, recycling, stormwater and other environmental issues.

In the non-profit world, she was the Western Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and the EVP/COO of the Trust for Public Land. Throughout these roles she was known as an adept leader of large institutions while promoting progressive policies and greater public engagement. She has a JD from NYU School of Law and an AB cum laude in East Asian Studies from Harvard College.