Mia Lehrer has been nominated as the L.A. Department of Water and Power Commissioner by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Her extensive expertise, spanning nearly four decades, will help the city in its plans towards sustainability, planning, and resiliency efforts. 

The Mayor shared in a press statement: "When Mia takes her seat on the Board, we will make history for our city and mark a critical moment of progress on the road to true equity — all while deepening the department's commitment to safeguarding our environment, combating climate change, and creating good-paying jobs."

While the decision awaits confirmation from City Council, Mia's appointment will set the department for its first-ever all-female Board. With her long standing career in landscape architecture, she comments on her nomination and how her position will help LA reach its Green New Deal goals. "I am excited to be a part of this commission comprised of women leaders, and look forward to working with the LADWP team to make Los Angeles a model of sustainability."

Lehrer holds a B.A from Tufts University and a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard GSD. She started her LA-based practice, Studio-MLA, over 25 years ago and has worked on several city projects such as the Union Station master plan, L.A. River Revitalization Plan, and L.A. NFL Entertainment District. To learn more about Studio-MLA, check out Archinect's exclusive Studio Visit and conversation with Lehrer.