SUPPORT FOR MICHELLE
“With so much at stake for our planet and our party, we need Michelle Deatrick’s creative, energetic leadership of the DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis now more than ever.
Michelle brings passion and commitment to protect our one precious planet every day. She knows that leading on climate change is key to helping Democrats win in November.
She is the leader we need in this moment.”
—Andy Levin, Former Michigan Congressman
“I am proud to enthusiastically endorse my good friend Michelle Deatrick. Michelle is a uniquely talented strategist and coalition builder who leads impactful outreach and organizing across the country. Her connections with environmental communities, leaders and organizations are longstanding and strong.
She is deeply committed to ensuring representation, diversity and inclusiveness, and as the founder and chair of the DNC’s first-ever organization addressing the climate crisis, she leads an organization that reaches out to key communities and constituencies. At this moment, with so much at stake for our democracy and planet, we absolutely need her voice and leadership at the DNC Climate Council.”
—Manny Crespin
New Mexico, DNC Western States Caucus Rep At-Large
“Michelle is a great advocate in her role and has been very supportive of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Environmental Caucus.
Her willingness to travel all over the country and engage stakeholders on environmental issues is impressive.
I strongly support Michelle for re-election as the Chair of the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council.”
—Vik Verma, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Environmental Caucus
Wisconsin, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Environmental Caucus
“There is no person who shows up for people like Michelle.
She has taught me so much about what it means to be an ally and how to embody a servant leader. She has selflessly devoted herself to the Climate Council and helped so many other organizations in the process. Whenever YDA has needed her, in any capacity, she is often already on the way before we even have to ask. She uplifts the voices of young people at every single opportunity and ensures that those around her do the same.
The Council is extremely fortunate to have her and I can think of no better steward than Michelle Deatrick and I look forward to working with her for years to come.
—Stephanie Wheaton
New York, Young Democrats of America DNC Representative
“I recently met Michelle via my activities with the Alaska Climate Caucus. i am most pleased with her attentiveness to "new people" and answering questions.
Coming from a traditionally resource extraction state, oil, gas and minerals--she understood and heard me when I spoke about the political landmines as Alaska and our country transitions to renewable, clean and sustainable energy models.
I am honored to support her candidacy.”
— Katherine Pfeiffer
Alaska, Climate Caucus Co-Chair and Executive Secretary, Alaska Democratic Party
"I’m proud to support Michelle Deatrick for re-election as Chair of the DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis.
Michelle is active, effective, and always leads with intention. Michelle has personally reached out to me multiple times to hear my perspective and make sure I felt included. That kind of proactive engagement matters.
It’s the kind of leadership we need more of in our Party.”
—Jason Isaac Park
California, California DNC Representative, Former Chair, California Young Democrats Environmental Caucus
“As current and former Chairs of the Minnesota DFL Environmental Caucus, we're proud to endorse Michelle Regalado Deatrick for reelection as Chair of the DNC Council on the Environment & Climate Crisis. We appreciate Michelle's tremendous efforts to build this council and support environmentalist Democrats across our nation. Minnesota is counting on the bold leadership that Michelle and her team have delivered and we look forward to our continued partnership.”
— Matthew Doll, Megan Bond & Veda Kanitz
Chair and Most Recent Chairs, Minnesota DFL Environmental Caucus
“Michelle has worked hard to grow our U.S. Democratic Environmental organizations so that environmental issues obtain the attention they deserve. So many more people would vote for Democratic candidates if the candidates were able to articulate an environmental platform that voters relate to.”
— Judy Freiberg,
President, Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
Endorse Michelle for DNC Climate Council
Michelle is running for re-election as Chair of the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council at the August 23, 2025 DNC Meeting. Since she founded the DNC Climate Council and launched it just over 5 years ago, Michelle has become a key voice for climate and environmental justice inside and outside the Democratic Party.
We need Michelle as Climate Council Chair, and her record shows there is no question she should be re-elected. Whether you are an individual or an organizational representative, Michelle would be honored to have your support.