Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Michelle Ellis

Michelle Ellis

Michelle Ellis, MSPA, MS, CEM, CFM, is the Founder & President of The Institute of Leadership Redefinement, where she develops leadership education centered on purpose, people, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication, and the intentional development of future leaders.

Michelle is the creator of Leadership Redefined: Leading Through Purpose and People, a leadership-development framework focused on the belief that leadership is not defined by title or authority, but by the ability to develop people, establish purpose, build accountability, communicate effectively, and create environments where others can succeed.

She also serves as Division Chief of Mitigation and State Hazard Mitigation Officer with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, bringing extensive experience in emergency management, organizational leadership, disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, program management, and the development of high-performing teams.

She holds an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration from the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service, as well as a master's degree in organizational leadership. She is a Certified Emergency Manager and Certified Floodplain Manager.

Michelle Ellis, MSPA, MS, CEM, CFM, is the Founder & President of The Institute of Leadership Redefinement, where she develops leadership education centered on purpose, people, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication, and the intentiona... Show more

Daita Serghi

Daita Serghi

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, communication, and learning on a broad scale. In her current role as a Senior Education Manager, she is responsible for developing, innovating and advancing AASHE’s education vision and strategy, overseeing professional learning initiatives encompassing virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and other educational programs. Prior to joining AASHE, Daita was the first Interim Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i System, and also taught courses and integrated sustainability in the curriculum at the University of Hawai‘i. Daita is a LEED Green Associate, an ISSP Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), and holds a BS degree in Molecular Biology and Biosciences from the University of Bucharest, Romania and MA, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biological Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, comm... Show more

Maximilian Behrendt

Maximilian Behrendt

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye on the interaction with business modeling and business value and aims to improve the sustainability of business process execution.

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye o... Show more

Noah Upchurch

Noah Upchurch

Noah has worked with the Center for the Environment team since 2022. He leads sustainability reporting for the College's AASHE STARS report. He is an advisor for the Environmental Stewards program and supports the implementation of campus sustainability projects in transportation, clean energy, procurement, and data management.

Noah has worked with the Center for the Environment team since 2022. He leads sustainability reporting for the College's AASHE STARS report. He is an advisor for the Environmental Stewards program and supports the implementation of campus sustainabil... Show more

Meghann Jarchow

Meghann Jarchow

Meghann Jarchow is Chair and Professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota. Her research includes a focus on sustainability education including the key competencies in sustainability framework.

Meghann Jarchow is Chair and Professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota. Her research includes a focus on sustainability education including the key competencies in sustainability framework. Show more

Mache Dolores

Mache Dolores

MACHE NGASSING Darcise Dolorès is a climate advocate and youth leader with over seven years of experience in youth engagement, environmental leadership, and community mobilisation. As Youth Team Lead at Mboa Hub, a Greenpeace Africa–championed youth space, she has supported young people to develop their leadership, advocacy, and climate action skills through practical and creative approaches. Her work has included capacity-building on climate justice, environmental advocacy, innovation, climate well-being, and youth empowerment, using sports, crafts, public speaking, renewable energy workshops, and community-based activities to foster active participation.

She currently serves as a Youth and Volunteer Coordinator with Greenpeace Africa, where she supports the mobilisation, engagement, and coordination of youth in environmental campaigns and community initiatives. Through these roles, she has contributed to empowering and engaging more than 5,000 young people in environmental action.

MACHE NGASSING Darcise Dolorès is a climate advocate and youth leader with over seven years of experience in youth engagement, environmental leadership, and community mobilisation. As Youth Team Lead at Mboa Hub, a Greenpeace Africa–championed youth ... Show more

Tina Woolston

Tina Woolston

Tina Woolston (she/her) has served as the Director of Tufts University’s Office of Sustainability since 2010, spearheading efforts that have earned national recognition for waste reduction and transportation demand management. She collaborates with faculty to integrate real-world sustainability challenges into the classroom and created flagship programs like the Eco-Ambassador, Eco-Rep, and Green Office Certification, which have inspired similar initiatives nationwide. Tina developed and oversees the Green Fund, supporting community-led sustainability projects, manages Tufts’ comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories, and has led campus-wide resilience workshops. She has developed and taught sustainability courses while providing consultations to students, faculty, and staff—both at Tufts and other institutions—on creating sustainable systems. Tina also established Tufts’ first sustainability council and has advanced plans for integrating sustainability into university operations. She holds both a B.S. and M.S. from Cornell University, along with a certificate in Community Environmental Education from Tufts.

Tina Woolston (she/her) has served as the Director of Tufts University’s Office of Sustainability since 2010, spearheading efforts that have earned national recognition for waste reduction and transportation demand management. She collaborates with f... Show more

Krista Bailey

Krista Bailey

Krista Bailey has worked with Penn State Sustainability since 2022, bringing experience developing curriculum, teaching sustainability courses, and leading campus and community sustainability initiatives to the team. Throughout their career, they have put their skills in sustainability research, writing, training, project development, implementation, and evaluation into practice. As a faculty member in a Big Ten Sustainability Studies program, they developed and taught courses for both undergraduate and graduate students online, face-to-face, and in hybrid formats. All courses in the program utilized engaged scholarship and active learning and with a range of campus and community partners. As the first sustainability coordinator with the city of South Bend, Indiana, they developed the city’s first sustainability plan with input from a diverse group of community leaders and piloted a zero-waste city-scale event for the city’s 150th anniversary.

Bailey’s research is at the nexus of health, wellness, and sustainability and has focused research on creating a holistic learning environment that enables learners to put theory into practice.

Outside of sustainability work, Bailey teaches fitness classes, practices organic gardening, is an avid bicyclist and active member of South Bend Community Rowing and enjoys spending time with their two children and exploring and doing projects with their spouse.

Krista Bailey has worked with Penn State Sustainability since 2022, bringing experience developing curriculum, teaching sustainability courses, and leading campus and community sustainability initiatives to the team. Throughout their career, they hav... Show more

Pallavi Pokharel

Pallavi Pokharel

Pallavi Pokharel is the Sustainability Manager at Idaho State University, where she leads campus-wide initiatives focused on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and long-term sustainability planning. With over seven years of experience in the environment and sustainability field, she has worked across higher education institutions, including Idaho State University and the University of Wyoming, advancing sustainability through operations, student engagement, and institutional strategy. At ISU, she collaborates across departments to align campus practices with sustainability goals and national benchmarking frameworks such as AASHE STARS.

Pallavi currently serves on the AASHE STARS Steering Committee, contributing to the development of sustainability standards used by higher education institutions across North America. Her previous experience includes work with organizations such as NASA and the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), University of Wyoming (UW), where she supported sustainability research and program development. She is particularly passionate about designing systems that connect students to real-world sustainability solutions and make sustainable choices more accessible, scalable, and embedded within campus culture.

Pallavi Pokharel is the Sustainability Manager at Idaho State University, where she leads campus-wide initiatives focused on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and long-term sustainability planning. With over seven years of experience in the envir... Show more

Elisabeth Earley

Elisabeth Earley

Elisabeth Earley is an Administrative Officer for the UH Mānoa Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, providing operational and organizational support to facilitate the Institute's mission. Her background is in social science research and project management. She holds BAs in Political Science and Latin American Literature (2019) from UC Berkeley and a Master of International Affairs (2023) from UC San Diego's School for Global Policy and Strategy. She is originally from Paradise, California and grew up on an orchard, which informs her love and commitment to sustainability and community eco-resilience.

Elisabeth Earley is an Administrative Officer for the UH Mānoa Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, providing operational and organizational support to facilitate the Institute's mission. Her background is in social science research and proje... Show more

Maram Falk

Maram Falk

Maram Falk is the Assistant Director of Facilities Engineering and Energy Efficiency at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Chicago, she studied Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her work experience covers the gamut of coal power generation, natural gas power plant conversions, biofuel applications, and efficient distribution systemsas well as pharmaceutical, nutrition, and food manufacturing from FDA-certified facilities. She adopted the Golden Gopher life in 2014 to live closer to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and began working for the UMN as Senior Energy Engineer for the agriculture-oriented St. Paul campus. Through her experiences, she gained a passion for energy systems and sustainable practices. She earned a Master’s in Public Affair at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, aiming to better connect the technical energy world and the layman policy influencers. Through her work at UMN, she oversees the district energy conservation work for about 350 buildings across 1,500 acres, bridging multiple university initiatives to optimize energy use, advance the building automation system, and meet goals for the climate action plan and local utility energy savings.

Maram Falk is the Assistant Director of Facilities Engineering and Energy Efficiency at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Chicago, she studied Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her wo... Show more

Kristianna Bowles

Kristianna Bowles

Kristianna serves as the Associate Director for Sustainability at Rice and works to engage the campus in a wide variety of sustainability programs and initiatives. These include hosting campus-wide events such as Campus Sustainability Day and Earth Day, overseeing the office's marketing and communications, and coordinating initiatives like the "Give a Hoot, Donate Your Loot" move-out campaign. Her position also oversees the university's EcoRep peer educators program and the Office of Sustainability interns. She obtained a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology & Environmental Biology from James Madison University and a M.S. in Recreation, Park, & Tourism Sciences with an emphasis in Youth Development from Texas A&M University. Kristianna earned her PhD in Higher Education Administration, also from Texas A&M, where her research focused on the psychosocial drivers of engagement in pro-environmental behaviors among college students.

Kristianna serves as the Associate Director for Sustainability at Rice and works to engage the campus in a wide variety of sustainability programs and initiatives. These include hosting campus-wide events such as Campus Sustainability Day and Earth D... Show more

Madeline Rawson

Madeline Rawson

Madeline leads the Planning Team at GreenerU, where she bridges the gap between complex technical data and actionable organizational change. She leads stakeholder-engaged climate action planning processes that balance technical feasibility with equitable goal-setting. She is also a specialist in technical sustainability reporting, including greenhouse gas emissions inventories and AASHE STARS reporting, providing the expert coordination and training necessary to help institutions reach their decarbonization milestones. Beyond the data, she is a skilled facilitator; regularly building consensus among diverse groups, utilizing specialized engagement tactics to transform conflicting perspectives into cohesive, actionable strategic plans. She is dedicated to and passionate about making the transition to a sustainable future both visible and inclusive. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Williams College with an emphasis on climate planning, communications, and justice.

Madeline leads the Planning Team at GreenerU, where she bridges the gap between complex technical data and actionable organizational change. She leads stakeholder-engaged climate action planning processes that balance technical feasibility with equit... Show more

Jamie Abrahams

Jamie Abrahams

I’m the cofounder of a tech agency, Freely Give, focusing on native Drupal CRM and business applications. Recently become obsessed with AI. Spearheading AI in Starshot.

I’m a maintainer of the AI module but not a programmer.

Born in Tokyo, Grew up in London but mum is from Singapore!

I’m the cofounder of a tech agency, Freely Give, focusing on native Drupal CRM and business applications. Recently become obsessed with AI. Spearheading AI in Starshot. I’m a maintainer of the AI module but not a programmer. Born in Tokyo, Grew... Show more

Fabienne Lemoine

Fabienne Lemoine

Consultante certifiée en économie circulaire et formée par ADEME pour les diagnostic éco-conception

Consultante certifiée en économie circulaire et formée par ADEME pour les diagnostic éco-conception Show more

Bevin Ashenmiller

Bevin Ashenmiller

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well as climate adaptation policy and how to quantify the value of the non-market benefits of nature-based interventions.

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well ... Show more

Claudia Frere-Anderson

Claudia Frere-Anderson

Claudia Frere-Anderson is a sustainability leader with deep expertise in higher education and organizational strategy. She spent more than a decade as the inaugural Sustainability Director at the University of Washington, where she launched the Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office and led campuswide sustainability performance tracking, climate action planning, and award-winning initiatives that established UW as a national and global leader. She now serves as Sustainability Manager at Environ Energy, guiding organizations through complex reporting frameworks, compliance and credible sustainability disclosures. Claudia holds an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility from Nottingham University Business School and a BA in Political Science from the University of San Francisco.

Claudia Frere-Anderson is a sustainability leader with deep expertise in higher education and organizational strategy. She spent more than a decade as the inaugural Sustainability Director at the University of Washington, where she launched the Envir... Show more

Timothy Sumner

Timothy Sumner

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. His work includes planning, assessment, modeling, and design of water, wastewater and storm water system maintenance, renewal and improvement projects. Tim is a Licensed PE in Illinois and Indiana, as well as a Certified Floodplain Manager and Certified Stormwater Manager.

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. ... Show more

Nicolas Baud

Nicolas Baud

Nicolas Baud is a CTO, Solution Architect, and Founding Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience designing critical software architectures, zero-trust cloud infrastructure, and IAM systems for healthcare, public institutions, and enterprise SaaS platforms. He is the author and lead architect of Aegis, an open-source zero-trust and energy telemetry framework. Based in France, he specializes in Air-Gapped Kubernetes deployments, Keycloak GitOps, and sustainable cloud-native engineering.

Nicolas Baud is a CTO, Solution Architect, and Founding Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience designing critical software architectures, zero-trust cloud infrastructure, and IAM systems for healthcare, public institutions, and enterprise Saa... Show more

Tajinder Singh

Tajinder Singh

🚀 Hey there! I'm rocking the tech world as a Solutions Engineer at GitHub, right in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. My passion? Diving deep into the coolest Emerging Technologies, Cloud innovations, and the ever-evolving realm of DevSecOps. 🌐💻

🌟 Got a minute? Check out my thoughts and adventures in tech on my blog: https://medium.com/@tajinder.singh1985. I love exploring and writing about cutting-edge topics whenever inspiration strikes!

🌱 Big news! I've recently launched the Sustainable DevOps Organization SustainableDevOps.org. It's a non-profit initiative dedicated to shrinking the tech world's carbon footprint and steering DevOps towards a more eco-friendly future. Let's make tech greener together! 🌍💚

🚀 Hey there! I'm rocking the tech world as a Solutions Engineer at GitHub, right in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. My passion? Diving deep into the coolest Emerging Technologies, Cloud innovations, and the ever-evolving realm of DevSecOps. 🌐💻 ... Show more

Mary Ellen Mallia

Mary Ellen Mallia

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial management at GE in Schenectady. She left that position to pursue a career in teaching, obtaining her masters in secondary social science education from UAlbany. She taught Economics, Public Policy and American History at Guilderland High School for eight years before returning to Siena to teach Economics, with a specialty of Environmental Economics. While fulfilling her teaching duties, she pursued her PhD at RPI in Ecological Economics, which she earned in August 2006.Outside of work, Mary Ellen has a deep devotion to nature, especially the welfare of animals.

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial ma... Show more

Drew Cutright

Drew Cutright

Drew Cutright is the Director of Sustainability Engagement for Georgia Tech’s Office of Sustainability, managing outreach, office communications, reporting, and programs such as GT’s Sustainable Lab Certification and TRUE Zero Waste precertification. She has also served as a Program Manager for Georgia Tech’s Living Building, the Kendeda Building, and a Managing Strategy Consultant at Georgia Tech. Prior to working in higher education, Drew held roles in city government, green building certification, and K-12 environmental education. She holds a Bachelor in English Language and Literature, a Master of Environmental Planning and Design, and a Master of Business Administration and is a certified Project Management Professional and LEED AP BC+C.

Drew Cutright is the Director of Sustainability Engagement for Georgia Tech’s Office of Sustainability, managing outreach, office communications, reporting, and programs such as GT’s Sustainable Lab Certification and TRUE Zero Waste precertification.... Show more

Rebecca Watts Hull

Rebecca Watts Hull

Rebecca Watts Hull is assistant director, faculty development for sustainability education initiatives for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a faculty appointment in the School of History and Sociology. Rebecca works with faculty to incorporate Education for Sustainability into their course design and teaching practices. She collaborates with other units to lead strategic initiatives related to sustainability education, including Georgia Tech’s Sustainability Next and Climate Action plan implementation. Rebecca also partners with other colleges and universities to advance faculty development and peer-to-peer learning that expand and enrich the integration of sustainability across the curriculum among colleges and universities. Before joining Georgia Tech, Rebecca held sustainability and educational leadership roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors with responsibilities that included science and environmental curriculum design, environmental project management, and community-based environmental advocacy. Rebecca earned an M.S. and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in History and Sociology of Technology and Science, focusing her research on social movements and organizational change, and she holds an M.S. in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan. Her college teaching has included Environment and Sustainability Studies at Agnes Scott College and American Environmental History, Social Movements, Organizing for Social Change, and the Progress and Service Forum at Georgia Tech.

Rebecca Watts Hull is assistant director, faculty development for sustainability education initiatives for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a faculty appointment in the School of History and Soci... Show more

Lia Gomez

Lia Gomez

With over two years of hands-on experience in sustainability data collection and management at American University, Lia brings a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in reporting to AASHE's STARS framework. Her work includes spearheading data collection efforts utilizing a robust SharePoint system to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting processes. Lia also manages AU’s annual greenhouse gas inventory reporting and has created a sustainability metrics dashboard to share information with campus. Additionally, Lia and the Office of Sustainability team have proactively engaged with campus stakeholders to foster collaboration and transparency in communicating updates to the STARS reporting framework. Through these efforts, Lia is committed to driving measurable outcomes and promoting best practices in higher education sustainability reporting.

With over two years of hands-on experience in sustainability data collection and management at American University, Lia brings a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in reporting to AASHE's STARS framework. Her work includes spearheading da... Show more

Ulhas Mandrawadkar

Ulhas Mandrawadkar

If it were for Ulhas, he would be a professional gamer, but we will leave that to an alternate life.

In this life, Ulhas is a seasoned engineering leader with experience spanning multiple startups, MNCs, and product companies. Over the last 15 years, he has worked in different stacks such as Mobile, Backend, Devops and Frontend.

For the last eight years, he has been running his dev agency, helping founders with engineering decisions, building products, teams and tech. He is also a Principal at Workshop Ventures, helping climate and education-focused startups with building products and teams.

If it were for Ulhas, he would be a professional gamer, but we will leave that to an alternate life. In this life, Ulhas is a seasoned engineering leader with experience spanning multiple startups, MNCs, and product companies. Over the last 15 yea... Show more

Victoria Quach

Victoria Quach

Victoria Quach is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Daylight Foods, where she helps institutions source food in ways that better reflect a sustainable food system. Her work focuses on building connections between institutions and farmers, food hubs, and vendors offering local, seasonal, organic, and socially responsible products.

She develops tools and strategies that make sustainable procurement more practical and transparent, from sustainability reporting and supplier onboarding to seasonal planning resources and developing educational materials. She also helps create stronger market opportunities for small and values-aligned producers, including local, BIPOC-, women-, and family-owned businesses.

Victoria earned her degree from UC Berkeley and brings a background in sustainable food systems, institutional dining, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about using food purchasing as a way to support farmers, nourish communities, and build a more just and resilient food system.

Victoria Quach is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Daylight Foods, where she helps institutions source food in ways that better reflect a sustainable food system. Her work focuses on building connections between institutions and farmers, foo... Show more

Anna Cummings

Anna Cummings

Born and raised in upstate New York, Anna Cummings (she/her) is a senior at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder with majors in linguistics and speech, language and hearing sciences, as well as a minor in music and a certificate in cognitive science. For three years she has worked at the CU Environmental Center in the residential sustainability program, Sustainable Buffs in the Neighborhood. For two and a half of those years, she’s been the student team lead for the program, with responsibilities such as completing hiring, carrying out training for new hires, distributing the team’s EcoVisit sign ups, preparing agendas, and acting as a resource for employees within the program. She presented on the program’s “town and gown” relationship with the City of Boulder, as well as the history of EcoVisits at AASHE 2024 (Anaheim). After she graduates from her undergraduate degree in May ‘27, she plans on taking a gap year before beginning a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. When she’s not working at the ECenter or studying, you can find Anna scrambling up and down mountains across the Front Range, reading nonfiction books, or playing violin.

Born and raised in upstate New York, Anna Cummings (she/her) is a senior at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder with majors in linguistics and speech, language and hearing sciences, as well as a minor in music and a certificate in cognitive scien... Show more

Anastasia Strizh

Anastasia Strizh

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with a deep understanding of cross-cultural team dynamics.

Her professional journey includes managing EU-funded energy projects in Italy and driving industrial product development in China. At Exadel, Anastasia has designed and implemented key operational processes — from end-to-end employee lifecycle management to performance frameworks, bench strategy, and professional development planning. She was the architect behind a global Resource Management Organization that optimized staffing across the company, and launched an internal recognition ecosystem that significantly boosted team engagement.

Anastasia is known for building scalable, human-centric management systems that balance business needs with personal growth — and for turning process thinking into a culture driver.

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with... Show more

Caroline Burkholder

Caroline Burkholder

As Senior Sustainability Manager, Caroline oversees the development of strategic outreach and engagement programs and communication campaigns to increase visibility of Temple’s climate commitment, improve literacy on critical sustainability and environmental justice issues, and build the capacity of the students, staff, and faculty to support the university's sustainability efforts. She coordinates and facilitates the implementation of the university's climate action plan and campus sustainability initiatives and assists in institutional reporting.

Prior to joining the Office of Sustainability, Caroline worked as an electoral and advocacy organizer and political campaign strategist, most recently serving as the Pennsylvania State Director of Defend Our Future, the campus climate action organizing project of the Environmental Defense Fund. Caroline graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Sociology and a B.A. in American Studies in 2014.

In 2023, Caroline earned a Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Her thesis investigated the role of university health systems in climate action planning processes, and she has general research interests in organizational ethics, critical urban studies, spatial justice, environmental health equity, and climate embodiment.

As Senior Sustainability Manager, Caroline oversees the development of strategic outreach and engagement programs and communication campaigns to increase visibility of Temple’s climate commitment, improve literacy on critical sustainability and envir... Show more

Sean MacInnes

Sean MacInnes

Sean joined UNCG in the Fall of 2018. He manages UNCG’s Green Fund, measures the university’s carbon footprint, conducts UNCG’s AASHE STARS report, supports the Sustainability Council, writes grants, and provides education and community outreach to help further the University’s sustainability mission. He has over a decade of experience in higher education administration and a background in multi-modal transportation planning, having served as member of the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and as the chair of the Alternate Transportation and Fuels Working Group for the Mid-South Regional Greenprint Consortium in Memphis, TN.

Sean joined UNCG in the Fall of 2018. He manages UNCG’s Green Fund, measures the university’s carbon footprint, conducts UNCG’s AASHE STARS report, supports the Sustainability Council, writes grants, and provides education and community outreach to h... Show more

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