Heather Zichal

White House Profile

Heather Zichal

Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change

Heather Zichal is the Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change.

As the President’s top White House advisor on energy and climate change, Zichal coordinates policy development and implementation on these issues across the Administration. She has helped to shape and execute many of the President’s top energy and climate priorities, including establishing historic new fuel economy standards, reducing mercury pollution, and supporting clean energy deployment in the United States. Prior to joining the Administration, Ms. Zichal served as a Policy Director to the Obama Campaign, where she helped craft the 2008 energy platform.

She previously served as the Legislative Director to Senator John Kerry after managing energy and environmental issues in the 2004 Presidential campaign. She has also served as Legislative Director for U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and U.S. Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ).

During her time in the federal government, Ms. Zichal has been a strong and steady voice for policies that reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, protect public health and our environment, and address global climate change.

She grew up in Iowa and is a graduate of Rutgers University.

Heather Zichal's Posts

Energy and Environment

Combating Climate Change at Home and Around the World

November 25, 2009 at 4:36 PM EDT

The President and key officials are preparing to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month, continuing the Administration's commitment to tackling climate change and building a clean energy economy.

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Energy and Environment

A Look Back at National Energy Awareness Month

November 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM EDT

A walk back through what the Administration was up to during October.

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Economy

A Challenge for America

October 23, 2009 at 3:59 PM EDT

The President challenges America to lead the global economy in clean energy in order to create new jobs at home, free us from dependence on foreign oil, and make us more secure.

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Economy

A Green Blog Action Day

October 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM EDT

Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal shares her experience addressing the Business Council for Sustainable Energy about the President's commitment to building a greener economy.

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