Experience

Capitals Coalition

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Panel Member

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Impact Profit and Loss

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Materiality and Stakeholder Engagement

  • May 2018 - Jul 2020

  Driving ESG integration across the enterprise through a full materiality process refresh that includes integration into enterprise risk and strategy and internal governance alongside continual engagement of stakeholders. Developing next generation approach to stakeholder engagement that includes monitoring, relationship-building, insights integration into strategy, communications transparency, and governance.



SASB Standards

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, SASB – Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  The members of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) are independent experts appointed by the SASB Foundation Board of Directors to adopt standards, review and maintain the Technical Agenda, make proposed updates to the standards, and have overall responsibility for the standards-setting process The members of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) are independent experts appointed by the SASB Foundation Board of Directors to adopt standards, review and maintain the Technical Agenda, make proposed updates to the standards, and have overall responsibility for the standards-setting process



Independent

• International

• Sustainability Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  Creating sustainability strategies and innovative sustainability keystone initiatives for corporations, educational institutions, non-profits, and government bodies. Creating sustainability strategies and innovative sustainability keystone initiatives for corporations, educational institutions, non-profits, and government bodies.



Metropolitan Airports Commission

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager, Sustainability and Strategic Planning

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Building on my role as the Manager of Sustainability, my expanded work portfolio included the development and management of the Strategic Plan for the Metropolitan Airports Commission.Collaborative Initiatives:-Sustainable Growth Coalition-Sustainability Practitioner's Roundtable-Interagency Climate Adaptation Team-Airports Going Green Steering Committee

• Manager, Sustainability

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Developed a sustainability strategy that includes the Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport and its six reliever airports located around the Twin Cities Metro Area. With support from the FAA, built the MAC's first formal sustainability management plan to enhance our long-term sustainability, recognize immediate opportunities, and bolster our approach to sustainability across all departments within the MAC. Published the MAC's first sustainability report, including a performance dashboard and data strategy. Show less



BSR

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager, Advisory Services

  • Mar 2011 - 2014

  My primary work focused on driving sustainability into business frameworks effectively, generally through supply chain, consumer goods, strategy integration, and climate & energy work. In specific, I did work within supply chain issues focused on the consumer goods sector and tiered supplier relationships. In climate and energy, I focused on adaptation, partnerships, and action-oriented sustainable energy projects. Within strategy, my work ranged from developing strategies based on materiality for companies to integration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborative Initiatives: - Center for Sustainable Procurement, a BSR initiative in partnership with Hilton to enable procurement professionals to make more sustainable decisions. This group leverages research and case studies, along with partnerships to tackle one of the key systemic challenges in sustainable sourcing. - Future of Fuels, a BSR multi-stakeholder working group, invested in research and focused solutions to understanding the complex sustainability landscape of fuels, fuel and fleet selection, and a joint road map toward progress. - SEIA Advisory Board member to promote sustainability in the solar industry - Oxfam's PREP business partnership to address climate adaptation -The BSR Mills & Sundries working group, focused on increasing leadership and sustainability within the apparel supply chain. -The BSR Sustainable Water Group, which connects and supports company's work in supply chain water management within the apparel supply chain. This group developed the apparel wastewater quality standards. -The EICC Carbon and Water Reporting project, which works with EICC member and non-member companies to provide a single carbon and water reporting system for ICT suppliers. Show less



Rooted in Sustainability

• Environmental Services

• Principal Sustainability Advisor

  • 2009 - 2011

  Provided strategic guidance for organizational planning, communications, and visioning for organizations. Specifically transforming non-profits and small businesses into stable and leading organizations in their respective fields. Methodology based on the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, most commonly used by The Natural Step. Provided strategic guidance for organizational planning, communications, and visioning for organizations. Specifically transforming non-profits and small businesses into stable and leading organizations in their respective fields. Methodology based on the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, most commonly used by The Natural Step.



Multiple media outlets

• International

• Writer, Sustainability Content

  • 2009 - 2011

  Contributed to sustainable development news and sustainable lifestyles at Triple Pundit, Re-Nest, Living Architecture Monitor, Pays to Live Green, JustMeans: Ethical Consumption and Sustainable Development with occassional postings and articles for other media outlets Contributed to sustainable development news and sustainable lifestyles at Triple Pundit, Re-Nest, Living Architecture Monitor, Pays to Live Green, JustMeans: Ethical Consumption and Sustainable Development with occassional postings and articles for other media outlets



Windustry

• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Development, Summer Term

  • 2008 - 2008

  Leading community wind energy NPO in the USA. Conducted a web, marketing, and outreach refresh of content as well as moderated the community wind forum boards during this summer term prior to graduate school. Leading community wind energy NPO in the USA. Conducted a web, marketing, and outreach refresh of content as well as moderated the community wind forum boards during this summer term prior to graduate school.



BSR

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate, Conferences and Special Projects

  • 2007 - 2008

  Global NGO for sustainable business consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Managed logistics, speakers, and sessions along with supporting internal staff at BSR's annual Conference. Global NGO for sustainable business consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Managed logistics, speakers, and sessions along with supporting internal staff at BSR's annual Conference.



Greenhome Inc

• North America

• Manager, Development and Procurement

  • 2007 - 2007

  Online environmental product retailer specializing in home, lifestyle, and institutional sales. Managed 100+ vendors, developed a sustainable procurement policy, developed a marketing plan securing TV and product placements on NBC Today, Bride Magazine, Oprah, and the Better Homes and Garden Show Green Showcase. Online environmental product retailer specializing in home, lifestyle, and institutional sales. Managed 100+ vendors, developed a sustainable procurement policy, developed a marketing plan securing TV and product placements on NBC Today, Bride Magazine, Oprah, and the Better Homes and Garden Show Green Showcase.



Natural Logic, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2007 - 2007

  Provided sustainability research on various topics for this sustainable business consulting firm. Provided sustainability research on various topics for this sustainable business consulting firm.



Denison University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founder, Coordinator of Denison University Green Team

  • 2005 - 2006

  Started a campus group to identify and address sustainability opportunities. Within the first year, we developed a campus green guide for shopping and lifestyles, worked with campus operations to review and address opportunities for improvement, and hosted a multi-organization Earth Day hosted by student organizations with a recycled fashion show. Started a campus group to identify and address sustainability opportunities. Within the first year, we developed a campus green guide for shopping and lifestyles, worked with campus operations to review and address opportunities for improvement, and hosted a multi-organization Earth Day hosted by student organizations with a recycled fashion show.



City of Newark

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator for Helping Hands: Garden of Hope

  • 2003 - 2006

  Coordinated the Community Supported Agriculture garden as well as the Helping Hands plot dedicated to at-risk youth assigned to do community service hours through gardening, community leadership, and donation of harvests to the local food pantry. Coordinated the Community Supported Agriculture garden as well as the Helping Hands plot dedicated to at-risk youth assigned to do community service hours through gardening, community leadership, and donation of harvests to the local food pantry.



Various Locations

• Minnesota

• Naturalist & Conservationist

  • 2002 - 2006

  Environmental education for all age groups in the Twin Cities at the Dodge Nature Center, Wood Lake Nature Center, and for the Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board. I developed curriculum, taught classes from infants to the elderly with the primary focus on youth, and worked on restoration plots in conjunction with the MN DNR. Environmental education for all age groups in the Twin Cities at the Dodge Nature Center, Wood Lake Nature Center, and for the Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board. I developed curriculum, taught classes from infants to the elderly with the primary focus on youth, and worked on restoration plots in conjunction with the MN DNR.



Mellon Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Mellon Grant Summer Intern - Alliance for Sustainability

  • 2005 - 2005

  Worked with a holistic non-profit focused on enabling sustainability. Provided membership, newsletter, accounting, fundraising, and strategy planning assistance. My internship funding came from a competitive grant won from the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Worked with a holistic non-profit focused on enabling sustainability. Provided membership, newsletter, accounting, fundraising, and strategy planning assistance. My internship funding came from a competitive grant won from the Andrew Mellon Foundation.



Walden Consulting

• Ohio

• Research Assistant

  • 2004 - 2005

  Researched and supported leadership work for the USGS. Researched and supported leadership work for the USGS.