Teneo Appoints Victoria Salinas as a Senior Advisor

Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Victoria Salinas as a Senior Advisor. Victoria is a nationally recognized leader in resilience who helps communities, businesses and governments prepare for disasters, adapt to change and build a stronger future.

With over two decades of experience across government, philanthropy and the private sector, Victoria has worked at local, national and international levels to reduce risk and protect people. As Deputy Administrator for Resilience at FEMA, Victoria led a 3,000-person team and managed nearly $10 billion annually to strengthen resilience across the U.S. She oversaw the National Flood Insurance Program, federal grants and capacity-building programs, expanded investments in underserved communities and launched new initiatives to make climate adaptation easier for households, businesses and governments. She also set new standards to ensure FEMA-funded infrastructure can withstand future floods.

Victoria has worked at every level of resilience, from cities to global organizations. As Oakland’s first Chief Resilience Officer, she led efforts to prepare for climate threats, earthquakes and social challenges. She helped bring private-sector leaders into local government while leading FUSE Corps’ executive fellowship program. Internationally, she has worked with the World Bank and United Nations, helping governments proactively reduce risk and rebuild after disasters. Today, Victoria is a Senior Resilience Fellow at the University of Miami Climate Resilience Institute, serves on the board of ICLEI USA - Local Governments for Sustainability and advises impact-driven investors and companies on adaptation and resilience.

“We are delighted to welcome Victoria Salinas to Teneo as a Senior Advisor,” said Dan Gabaldon, Head of Energy and Vice Chairman at Teneo. “Businesses and communities face unprecedented challenges from climate change (e.g., super storms, wildfires, droughts), antiquated infrastructure, surging demand, and sophisticated physical and cybersecurity threats. Through her extensive career in public service, Victoria brings exceptional hands-on expertise in resilience for Teneo’s clients.”

Victoria Salinas said: "I’m thrilled to join Teneo as a Senior Advisor at a time when resilience has become a defining issue for leaders across every sector. Whether it’s infrastructure, energy, finance, or technology—our future depends on systems that can adapt, endure, and thrive amid disruption. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across government, philanthropy, and international institutions to help communities and companies build that kind of resilience. At Teneo, I’m excited to partner with CEOs and senior executives to turn risks into opportunities, design forward-looking strategies, and unlock long-term value in a rapidly changing world.”

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