The Port of San Diego swore in a new commissioner to represent the city of San Diego March 16.

According to a March 21 news release from the Port of San Diego, Danielle Moore was sworn in as the seven-member board. She is one of three members who represent the city of San Diego. 

“Danielle’s knowledge and expertise in renewable energy, infrastructure and finance will greatly benefit the Port as we move forward with our Maritime Clean Air Strategy initiatives and critical infrastructure projects,” board Chairman Dan Malcolm said in the release. “On behalf of the Board of Port Commissioners, I welcome Commissioner Danielle Moore and look forward to her collaboration with the board, Port staff, our tenants and our neighboring communities.”

Moore is a San Diego native, a Stanford and Howard University School of Law graduate and a renewable energy industry attorney. She hopes to see the San Diego waterfront become a "state and national leader in environmental sustainability and green initiatives," according to the release. 

Moore lives in Mission Valley. She also serves on the board of the New Children's Museum. 

The remaining four members of the Port board represent the cities of Coronado, Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach.