Environmental Advisory Council Member - Lower Merion Township
(2025-01)
Lower Merion Township (9th largest municipality in PA)
- Advise township officials and board of commissioners on sustainability best practices, directly shaping municipal funding, policy, and planning decisions on energy transition, climate, waste reduction, and renewable energy projects
- Developed public campaigns, communications, and events that increased community participation in environmental initiatives and programs
- Authored guidance the board of directors and sustainability committee on key issues, policy, and trends to inform decision-making and funding priorities
- Co-lead of large public-facing environmental community events and awards programs for 60,000 residents, showcasing local sustainability leaders
- Lead communications and marketing to promote and develop community-based environmental initiatives, fostering public awareness and engagement in sustainability efforts
Co-Lead & Steering Committee Leader - Plant-Powered School Meals Coalition
(2024-01)
- Co-lead national coalition of NGOs working to increase sustainable meals in schools, advance federal and state policy, and engage community partners
- Develop and lead monthly peer-learning series and educational programs to engage 150+ NGOs and individuals in industry best practices, partnerships, and community development – content based on data and member insights
- Support state and federal policy advocacy advancing the Coalitions top priorities, including introduction of bills and securing co-sponsors
- Translate complex technical, environmental, operational, policy, and reporting into educational programs, pilot programs, and marketing materials
- Partner with organizations, industry, communities, and university partners to operationalize best practices, community campaigns, and sustainability implementation
Associate Director (U.S. Lead), Meatless Monday - Grace Communications Foundation
(2018-01 - 2025-01)
- Led U.S. strategy for national program promoting sustainable eating – including communications, community outreach, partnerships, and content
- Built environmental education program used by community partners, Big Four firm, hospital system, and major bank, reaching thousands of employees
- Created bespoke environmental programs for corporate sustainability teams, schools, communities, municipalities, and institutions
- Led brand communications, marketing, and content — grew newsletter subscribers 250% (30% open rate) and social following 250%+
- Developed and launched a behavior change campaign that engaged 500,000+ participants in sustainable food program supporting healthy habits
- Created environmental educational campaigns, toolkits, and content used by companies, schools, and communities across the country
- Translated complex environmental data, consumer insights and research into consumer-friendly communications, marketing campaigns, and programs
Sustainability Manager - Hertz Car Rental
(2011-01 - 2015-01)
- Developed and implemented company's first sustainability strategy for 3,000 global retail locations, 4 portfolio brands, and 40,000 employees
- Translating global sustainability plan into actionable regional implementation with clear goals, KPIs, and accountability frameworks
- Responsible for global sustainability reporting, including annual report and sustainability standards (SASB, GRI, CDP, EcoVadis, etc)
- Launched first community cause product, Hertz Give + Go, benefiting local nonprofits and community members – donated over 50K meals and 10K care packages to veteran's organizations
- Led cross-functional implementation across business units to integrate sustainability into core strategy and improve program adoption
- Implemented data system, ensuring accurate tracking of GHG emissions, water use, waste, and renewable metrics to monitor performance against targets
- Led communications and marketing, translating complex sustainability data into consumer, community, and sales-friendly materials and programs
- Led sustainability team and corporate executive sustainability council
Manager, Marketing & Communications - Medicus International
(2009-01 - 2011-01)
- Managed marketing and communications for healthcare education programs and publications
- Led large events and symposiums to engage healthcare professionals and share best practices
Sustainability Consultant - NSW Business Chamber - Sydney, Australia
(2008-01 - 2009-01)
- Developed and implemented strategic sustainability management program for organization and business chamber members
- Authored sector sustainability toolkits to support member operations
Sustainability Consultant - Dept. of Juvenile Justice - Sydney, Australia
(2008-01 - 2009-01)
- Developed overarching sustainability management, communications and operations plan for government department to meet climate goals
