Seema Wadhwa

Seema Wadhwa, recognized as a Time100 Climate Leader, serves as the Executive Director of Environmental Stewardship at Kaiser Permanente, the largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S. In her role, Seema directs a diverse portfolio encompassing sustainable operations, the development of resilient communities, and initiatives to safeguard member health amidst climate challenges. Driven by a commitment to catalyzing transformative change, Seema actively engages in external coalitions, policy forums and other collaborative initiatives, advocating for putting health at the center of climate action.

Previously, Seema built and shaped the sustainability strategy at Inova Health System as the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability and Wellness. Her expertise helped lay the groundwork for transformative change within the organization. As a national director for the Healthier Hospital Initiatives, she galvanized a network of over 1,300 hospitals toward sustainability.

Seema's commitment to sustainability resonates through her extensive speaking engagements and publications, including her co-authorship of multiple pioneering books on healthcare sustainability leadership. With a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard University Extension School, her journey from building neighborhoods to fostering healthier, more equitable communities reflects her unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for all.