Jainey K. Bavishi

Jainey Kumar Bavishi She oversaw a $20 billion plan to help New York City prepare for the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, intense rain and extreme heat. Mayor Bill de Blasio established the office in 2014, which includes a team of urban planners, architects, engineers, lawyers, and policy experts who use scientific evidence to develop programs and policies that address impacts of climate change. Hearings were held before the Senate Commerce Committee on her nomination on November 17, 2021. The committee favorably reported her nomination to the Senate floor on December 1, 2021. Bavishi's initial nomination expired at the end of the year and was returned to President Biden on January 3, 2022.

President Biden resent Bavishi's nomination the following day. On March 3, 2022, the committee favorably reported her nomination to the Senate floor once again. The Senate confirmed her nomination on December 22, 2022. She assumed office on January 17, 2023.