Salem Afeworki

Salem Afeworki is an award-winning sustainability executive with over 16 years of experience advancing climate resilience and organizational transformation across public and private sectors. As the first Energy and Sustainability Services Manager for the City of Costa Mesa, she developed citywide frameworks now used as models nationwide. Previously, she led a 12-person team at Value Sustainability, building public-private partnerships to scale clean energy adoption. Her global work spans North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Recognized as a Global 40 Under 40 and a Top 100 Environment + Energy Leader, Salem specializes in sustainability strategy, ESG, and inclusive climate solutions