DeeDee Belmares is a Clean Energy Advocate with Public Citizen in San Antonio, where she focuses on promoting clean power solutions, particularly for communities most affected by the climate crisis. Raised in a working-class family, she learned the value of environmental conservation early on, instilling a deep commitment to protecting natural resources. In her role, DeeDee works to ensure that the voices of the marginalized communities are heard and that they have access to sustainable energy solutions.
Outside of her advocacy work, DeeDee enjoys birding, hiking, and spending time at the beach with her partner, Melissa, and their two dogs, Cha Cha and Louie.