Joe Shea joined the California Natural Resources Agency as Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy in December 2024. In this role, he leads the State’s Salton Sea Management Program to address air quality and ecological threats at the Salton Sea. Joe previously served in several roles in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2019, most recently as Deputy Cabinet Secretary, where he developed and advanced key priorities of the Governor’s policy agenda to drive climate action, protect the environment, and promote new approaches to economic and workforce development. He also served as a member of the Governor’s COVID-19 response team. Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.
