Michael Clemson has over 15 years of experience in the sustainability, building and transportation fields. He is committed to helping Long Beach build a better city while meeting its sustainability goals. Michael Clemson previously served on the Board of Directors for Long Beach Transit. He has a passion for transportation, is an avid cyclist and transit rider, and he believes that one of the critical things that makes a city great is having diverse transit options, including public and active transportation. 

In his role as the Carbon Reduction Manager for the California State University Office of the Chancellor, Michael works directly to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

Michele Ware has over 25 years of experience managing nonprofits and successfully partnering with Boards of Directors to help organizations fulfill their mission and vision. Currently, Michele serves as President of the Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles (BOMA/GLA). BOMA/GLA is the leading commercial real estate advocate representing 135 million square feet of office and industrial space in Los Angeles. Since taking the helm as President in 2007, BOMA/GLA has dramatically expanded its issue advocacy and enhanced the
organization’s influence on local and state policy.

Prior to her role at BOMA/GLA, Michele served as Executive Director of Professionals in Human Resources Association for ten years. Currently, she serves on two non-profit boards: The People Concern and Building Skills Partnership. Michele is also a founding board member of The Los
Angeles Business Federation. (BizFed). Michele holds a BS in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

Susana Gonzalez-Edmond has more than 25 years of senior-level professional experience in both the public and private sectors. She is a Long Beach business owner and an active community member.

Susana’s diverse career includes many notable accomplishments. She served as chief of staff to Congressman Robert Garcia, when he was on the Long Beach City Council. In that role, she managed the district’s infrastructure projects, economic development initiatives and community relations. Susana also regularly staffed the then vice mayor at California Coastal Commission meetings. She was the chief policy advisor and liaison to community organizations, labor unions, business associations and neighborhood stakeholders.

She has volunteered on various Long Beach community organization boards, currently she is the President of the Long Beach Council PTA and serves as board member on both the Mental Health America Los Angeles (MHALA), and Purpose Centered Coaching and Consulting.

Susana has a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, San Marcos, an M.P.A. in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Long Beach and a Project Management Certificate from Caltech. She lives in Long Beach with her husband, two kids, two dogs and one 9-year-old Goldfish.