Loren Parra is the Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management and Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County, where she leads countywide efforts to protect natural resources and safeguard public health through science-based policy, regulatory compliance, and community-focused education.

A seasoned organizational leader with deep expertise in environmental policy and science communication, Parra brings more than a decade of experience spanning the U.S. Senate and prominent environmental organizations, including The Everglades Foundation. She holds a BA in Political Science and Sustainability Studies and an MBA from the University of Florida. Parra resides in Coral Gables, FL.