Pitt Green
Ambassadors
Pitt Green Ambassadors is a peer-education program that embeds sustainability throughout the University of Pittsburgh across multiple departments, campuses, and areas of expertise.
Individual Pitt Green Ambassadors have demonstrated their knowledge of Pitt Sustainability programs and competence in incorporating sustainability best practices into their work. Ambassador support actively helps Pitt advance sustainability and reach towards carbon neutrality.
To become a Pitt Green Ambassador, you must be willing to educate your peers about sustainability at Pitt and best practices, volunteer once annually to educate new employees, stay informed about University and campus Sustainability happenings (via newsletter), support your office or lab in getting a Pitt Green designation, and demonstrate your abilities via one of the following;
- Complete the Pitt Sustainability Professional Certificate and score 70%+ on the exam
- Be a dedicated member of the Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Sustainability
- Be a Pitt Sustainability intern, EcoRep, SOOS student leader for over 12 combined months.
The Pitt Green Ambassador program is in pilot, so please contact us with questions or ideas!
Featured Pitt Green Ambassadors
Amanda Lee
Student Office of Sustainability
Class of 2024
(she/her)
Angel Mary Joseph
Business Hospitality & Auxiliary Services
Class of 2025
(they/them)
Justin Dandoy
Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
(he/him)
Kim Payne, PhD
Department of Biological Sciences
(she/her)
Laura Zullo
Office of the SVC for Business and Operations
(she/her)
Mina Kimak
EcoRep
Business Hospitality & Auxiliary Services
Class of 2024
(she/her)
RJ Thompson
Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences
(he/him)
Resources
Pitt Green Ambassadors have access to multiple sustainability resources and presentations to help educate and communicate to our University community.
You also get access to the Pitt Green Ambassador community of like-minded professionals who can collaborate, share ideas, and help grow the culture of sustainability at Pitt.