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Emerson Andrews
Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Manager
801-581-7510
Emerson works with students to help them access grant funding for sustainability-focused projects through the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund. He also works closely with Facilities Management to identify and initiate larger projects with cost savings for the Revolving Loan Fund.
Brenda Bowen
Director of Global Change & Sustainability Center
801-585-5326
Brenda oversees the creation and execution of the GCSC Strategic Plan, develops and oversees the budget, represents the GCSC in outreach, collaborations, committees and initiatives, designs research, training and teaching activities, and supervises and supports the development of staff members.
Amy Brunvand
Associate Librarian
801-585-9352
Amy is an academic librarian embedded in the Sustainability Office. Her primary areas of focus are data collection for the STARS report on campus sustainability, research consultation, data and assessment help for sustainability related topics, and collection and archiving to support sustainable activity and research on campus and use of the campus as a living laboratory.
Adrienne Cachelin
Director of Sustainability Education
adrienne.cachelin@health.utah.edu
801-859-9060
Adrienne works to identify and promote sustainability education across campus through faculty and college-level initiatives.
Ginger Cannon
Active Transportation Manager
801-581-7505
Ginger manages programming, research, and infrastructure for the benefit of people who walk, bike or roll to their campus destinations.
Ayrel Clark-Proffitt
Campus Engagement Manager
ayrel.clark@sustainability.utah.edu
801-581-7506
In her role, Ayrel develops and implements initiatives that promote a culture of environmental, social, and financial sustainability among the campus community. She also connects with various groups and departments across campus to educate and expand sustainable behaviors.
Keith Diaz-Moore
Interim Chief Sustainability Officer
801-585-1756
Keith provides senior administrative leadership for strategic planning and implementation of institutional sustainability efforts at the University of Utah. He oversees the work of the Global Change and Sustainability Center (GCSC), Sustainability Office, and efforts to incorporate sustainability into the academic curriculum. Keith is also the current Dean of the College of Architecture + Planning.
Meghan Dovick
Associate Instructor
Instructs and teaches SUST courses including GCSC Seminar and Global Changes and Society courses. Administers the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and advises enrolled graduate students. Works with and supports GCSC leadership in affiliated events and programs.
Kate Whitbeck
Communications & Relationship Manager
801-585-7358
Kate manages communications and fundraising efforts focused on promoting sustainability-related research, education and campus programming.
Julie Johnsson
Global Change & Sustainability Center Program Assistant
801-581-6414
Julie assists GCSC student grant recipients by purchasing supplies and equipment, processing travel reimbursements and disbursing scholarships. Julie arranges logistics for meetings and events, develops itineraries for visitors, and provides accounting support.
Jessica Kemper
Sustainable Food Initiatives Manager
801-585-9789
Jess is an advocate for student voices, coordinating student food groups and developing strategies to bring more sustainable food to campus. The programs she manages are designed to acheive goals around food procurement, access, literacy, and leadership, as outlined by the Sustainability Action Plan.
Laurie Mecham
Global Change & Sustainability Center Administrative Program Coordinator
801-581-6414
Laurie supports the Director and the GCSC Executive Committee and manages processes such as fellowship and grant applications, website and internal communications, events, reporting, and special projects.