Sustainability Speakers
Curious about sustainability? Interested in making your work place or home more environmentally friendly? Want to reduce your impact on the environment but don’t know where to begin? The Sustainability Speakers List can help!
The list provides the names of individuals from U.Va. and the surrounding community who are willing to volunteer their time to meet with departments or groups to talk about sustainability and environmentally related topics. Speaker expertise ranges from energy conservation and alternative transportation, to sustainable food systems and urban stormwater management.
Sustainability Team
For those looking for an in-depth evaluation rather than just a talk, the Sustainability Team might be the answer. Comprised of Andrew Greene, Armando de Leon, and Jess Wenger, the Sustainability Team is available to meet individually or as a group with departments for consultation on ways to reduce a department’s impact on the environment. Contact information and description of expertise are below.
Sustainability Expertise at U.Va.
Andrew GreeneU.Va. Office of the University ArchitectSustainability Planner LEED Design and Construction, Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Carbon Footprint, U.Va. Sustainability Efforts, U.Va. President's Committee on Sustainability |
Armando De LeonU.Va. Energy and UtilitiesSustainability Programs Manager Real energy conservation at work and at home, Lighting efficiently, Conservation Practices for New Construction, Energy Conservation at U.Va., Sustainability and Savings, Hyper-miling your car, Recycling to the fullest. |
Brian SmithU.Va. Library Public Services Assistant, Reserves Manager Waste reduction, Recycling, Ecological Impact of Food Choices, Green Library |
Caroline WaltersInformation Security, Policy, and Records OfficeUniversity Records Officer Records Management, Digital Imaging, Going Paperless |
Cheryl GomezU.Va. Energy and Utilities Director of Energy and Utilities Fossil Fuels (Non-Renewable Fuels), Renewable Energy Technologies, Retro-Commissioning, Central Plants, Water Conservation, Utilities Master Planning, Sustainability, Drought Response |
Jeff SitlerU.Va. Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Compliance Manager Environmental Management, Environmental Regulatory Requirements, Pollution Prevention |
Jess WengerU.Va. Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Management Systems Coordinator |
John QualeU.Va. Department of Architecture Assistant Professor Sustainable Building Design, Sustainable Building Materials Selection |
Jonathan Monceaux Department of Parking and Transportation
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Julia Monteith
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Kendall Singleton
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Libba WilliamsU.Va. Energy and Utilities Energy Engineer |
Nancy TakahashiDepartment of Landscape Architecture Lecturer Landscaping, waste veggie oil recycling project at U.Va. |
Nina MorrisU.Va. Energy and UtilitiesSustainability Outreach Coordinator Sustainable Events, Community Outreach, U.Va. Sustainability Student Groups |
Paxton MarshallU.Va. Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor |
Phoebe CrismanU.Va. School of ArchitectureAssociate Dean for Research Sustainable Architecture, Green Urbanism, Community & Academic partnerships |
Sonny BealeFacilities Management Energy and Utilities - Recycling Recycling Program Superintendent Tours of U.Va. Recycling operations |
Suzy Perala ArnetteU.Va. Environmental Health and Safety Chemical Safety Officer |
Tim BeatleyDepartment of Urban and Environmental Planning Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities Community Sustainability, Green Cities, Local and Sustainable Food |
Sustainability or Environmental Interest in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the Surrounding Areas
Dan FrisbeeCity of Charlottesville Environmental and Stormwater Program Coordinator Urban Stormwater Management / Water Quality, The City’s MS4 Permit and Program, Stormwater Retrofitting – Charlottesville Stormwater Stewardship on Public Lands Study, What You Can Do to Protect Local Water Quality, Charlottesville’s Water Resources Protection Program (WRPP), Urban Stream Restoration |
Gregor PatschAlbemarle Co. Water Resources Engineer |
Kristel RiddervoldCity of Charlottesville Environmental Administrator City of Charlottesville sustainability and stormwater initiatives |
Lindsey Check SnoddyAlbemarle Co. Public Schools Environmental Compliance Manager Energy conservation in ACPS Single-stream recycling Integrated pest management |
Sarah TempleAlbemarle Co. Environmental Manager Albemarle County Energy Conservation Program, County Climate Protection Program, County environmental compliance program, County Environmental Management Systems (EMS) implementation, Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program implementation, Green Living/Sustainability in the County, County Green Map, County Solar Thermal System. |
Sustainable Purchasing
Stacey BowlesCreative Office Environments Account Executive Sustainable Design Standards for New Products, Sustainable Design Material Selection, Reducing Impact of Manufacturing and Office Waste |
Cassie EstesAmerican Office Account Executive |
Garry LaCombeAtlantic Corporate Interiors Account Executive Sustainable Design Standards for New Products, Sustainable Design Material Selection, Reducing Impact of Manufacturing and Office Waste |
Larry RandJMJ Corporation Account Executive |
Lori PontonU.Va. Procurement Services Senior Buyer for Furnishings Furniture and Furnishings |
Keenan SmigelskiKrueger International (KI) Account Executive Sustainable Design Standards for New Products, Sustainable Design Material Selection, Reducing Impact of Manufacturing and Office Waste |