Emmanuel Alcantar

Emmanuel is a community leader whose work is aimed at increasing awareness of what local elected officials can be doing to create more livable and sustainable cities. Growing up as a formerly undocumented immigrant in South Los Angeles, he knows firsthand the need for housing, climate justice, and economic investment to address issues of equity. 

Emmanuel currently serves as a Commissioner for Los Angeles County’s commission on youth and climate which advises the Board of Supervisors on the County’s climate-related goals, plans, actions, policies and initiatives. 

Emmanuel also serves on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Environmental Youth Advisory Council, which makes recommendations to  EPA Administrator Michael Regan.

He has previously worked as the Policy Director for Dulce Vasquez for Los Angeles City Council District 9, Chelsea Byers for West Hollywood City Council, Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council District 6, and Dulce Vasquez for State Assembly.