Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) Climate Action Task Force
Upcoming Public Meeting Notice: Thursday, October 15, 2026 (4:00pm-5:30pm) at the We PLAY Center by Training Grounds (2200 Lafitte Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119). This month's meeting will cover the City's 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. For more information, please see the City of New Orleans public meeting calendar.
What is the Prenatal-to-Three Climate Action Task Force?
The Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) Climate Action Task Force is made up of nine members. Each member has experience working in local offices with climate planning and implementation duties or has experience with parents of young children or workers who care for children.
- PN-3 Climate Action Task Force Motion (M-26-270) - sponsored by Council Vice President Matthew Willard
- PN-3 Climate Action Task Force Appointees - confirmed on September 3, 2026
- Sheneda Jackson, Maternal Child Health Administrator, Family Health & Wellbeing, New Orleans Health and Human Services
- Greg Doolittle, Response Branch Administrator, New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management
- Meagan Williams, Director, New Orleans Office of Sustainability
- Emily Painton, Executive Director, New Orleans Public Library
- Jennifer Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Agenda for Children
- Melanie Richardson, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Training Grounds, Inc.
- Ava Buras, Executive Administrator, Office of Matthew Willard
- Jessica Condiff, Director, Sprout Montessori New Orleans
- Sage Michael Pellet, Climate Justice Organizer and Fellowship Program Manager, HealthyGulf
What will the Task Force do?
The PN-3 Climate Action Task Force will:
- Review citywide climate-related plans to identify strengths and weaknesses for the prenatal-to-three community
- Work with stakeholders and the community to understand gaps between plans and community needs
- Develop recommendations to advance prenatal-to-three action in plan and policy development
Why do we need this Task Force?
- The environment can shape child development and can have both positive and negative impacts on lifelong health.
- Sensitivity of developing biological systems is greatest during the prenatal period.
- Chronic and costly diseases of adulthood are often rooted in exposures during prenatal and early childhood.
- Emergency planning for inclement weather is often challenging for families, caregivers, and educators.
Task Force Roadmap
Meeting 1 - Introduction
On Monday, September 14, 2026, the first meeting was held at the East New Orleans Regional Library from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Meeting 2 - Hazard Mitigation Plan (part 1)
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: We PLAY Center by Training Grounds (2200 Lafitte Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119)
Meeting 3 - Hazard Mitigation Plan (part 2)
Date: November 2026 - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
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Meeting 4 - Climate Action Plan
Date: January 2027 - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
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Meeting 5 - Heat Action Plan
Date: February 2027 - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
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Meeting 6 - Review and Summarize Recommendations
Date: March 2027 - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
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Meeting 7 - Conclusion and Report Out
Date: April 2027 - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA