Eleni Myrivili

Eleni (Lenio) Myrivili is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in urban resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. Currently serving as the UN Chief Heat Officer at UN-Habitat and an Advisory Board Member for the Global Risk Report at the World Economic Forum, Myrivili also holds positions as Senior Advisor at Arsht-Rock Resilience Center and EUMission Adaptation Board Member at the European Commission. With a significant role as Senior Advisor and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Athens since 2014, Myrivili has been instrumental in developing the Athens Resilience Strategy for 2030 and fostering international partnerships. An Associate Professor at the University of the Aegean, Myrivili previously held the title of Loeb Fellow at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. In addition, Myrivili contributed to the sustainability discourse through the documentary series "Talk Green to Me" as a host and co-author. Educational achievements include a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University, a MA in Performance Studies from New York University, and a BA in Theater Studies and Social Sciences from Wesleyan University.