Prince George’s County Appoints Adriana Caldarelli as Interim Director of the Department of the Environment
LARGO, MD – Prince George's County is pleased to announce the appointment of Adriana Caldarelli as the Interim Director of the Department of the Environment (DoE), effective Monday, January 27, 2025. Ms. Caldarelli steps into this role following the departure of former Director Andrea L. Crooms.
Ms. Caldarelli brings a wealth of experience in environmental management and policy. Prior to joining Prince George's County, she served as the Director of the Stormwater Institute at the Water Environment Federation, where she also led the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program—a workforce development initiative focused on the proper maintenance, construction, and inspection of green infrastructure. Before that, she dedicated 17 years to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, working extensively on stormwater and water quality policy and permitting.
“We are thrilled to have Adriana Caldarelli step into this important leadership role,” said Acting County Executive Jackson.
“Her vision and passion for environmental stewardship are exactly what Prince George’s County needs as we continue to prioritize sustainability and environmental justice. I have full confidence in her ability to advance our county’s environmental goals while building on the strong foundation laid by Andrea Crooms.”
In her tenure with Prince George's County, Ms. Caldarelli has been instrumental in advancing key environmental initiatives. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the "Bag it Right" campaign, aimed at reducing single-use plastics and promoting the use of reusable bags. She emphasized the environmental impact of plastic bags, stating, "Single-use plastics, especially plastic bags, are pervasive in our environment. Plastic bags are the single-most common item found in clean-up efforts on our streets, waterways, and communities."
Ms. Caldarelli holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Tech.
The County extends its gratitude to Andrea L. Crooms for her dedicated service as Director of the DoE. Ms. Crooms, an attorney, economist, and climate scientist, led the department with distinction, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in environmental regulation and climate change mitigation. Before her tenure with Prince George's County, she held multiple leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
As Interim Director, Ms. Caldarelli will continue to advance the Department's mission to ensure a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable environment for all residents of Prince George's County.
For more information, please contact the Office of the Director at 301-883-5810 or via email at doecares@co.pg.md.us.
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For More Information:
Taylor Brown
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the County Executive
Prince George’s County
c. 240-539-0750
tebrown1@co.pg.md.us
Prince George’s County, Maryland