Kate Klinger serves as the Chief Systems Transformation Officer at Newark Alliance, where she leads cross-sector strategies to drive inclusive, systems-level change across the city's economic, environmental, and health-related initiatives. In this capacity, Kate helps to align institutional collaboration and public-private partnerships with Newark Alliance’s broader mission to advance equity and opportunity for all Newark residents.

Previously serving as the Chief of Climate and Health, Kate spearheaded workforce, housing, and supply chain initiatives at the intersection of climate and the social determinants of health. Her work centered on building a sustainable green jobs ecosystem, improving housing quality and energy efficiency, and developing equitable strategies to support a resilient local economy—all deeply informed by anchor institution engagement and collaborative policymaking.

Kate brings over 20 years of experience as a climate, housing, and public health professional. As the former head of Governor Phil Murphy’s Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, she led policy efforts to decarbonize buildings, transportation, and energy while expanding access to green careers, particularly for communities on the front lines of climate change.

Her previous roles include Vice President of Client Services at the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, a national nonprofit focused on advancing health equity through safe, energy-efficient housing. Kate holds a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Joseph’s University and a Master of Public Health from Drexel University, with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.