Career Pathways in Climate Innovation

David Cash, the Regional Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for

New England, shares his journey from environmental science to state and federal leadership roles. He highlights how the clean energy transition in the United States is being driven by public policy, community engagement, and new funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. He explains the U.S. EPA’s role in balancing climate action with economic development, while promoting environmental justice. David also offers insights

on career opportunities at the intersection of business, climate, and government.