Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Sustainability

Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Sustainability

The Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Sustainability helps the University be a leader in balancing equity, environment, and economics so that current and future generations can thrive. The Council recognizes that sound sustainability practices, operations, infrastructure, curriculum, research, and partnerships benefit the institution, the Pittsburgh region, and the community at large. With representation from staff, faculty, and students across a variety of departments and expertise, the Council is commissioned to:

  • Lead and educate by example by integrating sustainable practices into all areas of University operations, academics, research, and public service;
  • Identify and support implementation of practices and standards that preserve and promote the stewardship and replenishment of energy, water, materials, and other resources;
  • Strive towards increased social equity and access on-campus and in our communities; being respectful partners of renewal.
  • Work to align our economic decision-making with ecological principles and human integrity, reflecting present-day and intergenerational equity so that we may regenerating life through networks of reciprocity.
  • Engage faculty, students, and staff in sustainability exploration, including the development of meaningful curriculum, scholarly research, innovation, and outreach activities to inspire future generations to consider sustainability in all that they pursue;
  • Promote and enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives across campus and within the community at large through education, promotion, and action-oriented community partnerships; and
  • Foster linkages among and within University departments for the purpose of advancing, achieving, innovating, collaborating, promoting, informing, and reporting on sustainability efforts.

Members

  • CHAIR: Aurora Sharrard, Executive Director of Sustainability, Office of Sustainability
  • Jennifer Barnes, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Manager, Purchasing Services
  • Illona Beresford, Director of Planning & Projects, Business Auxiliary Services
  • Melissa Bilec, Special Assistant to the Provost on Sustainability; Co-Director, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation; Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Maggie Lincoln, Undergraduate Student & Student Director, Student Office of Sustainability
  • Justin Dandoy, Director of Community Affairs, Engagement & Community Affairs
  • Keith Duval, Associate Director of Environmental Programs, Environmental Health & Safety
  • Nicholas GoodfellowSustainability Manager, Business, Hospitality, & Auxiliary Services
  • Dustin GrayExecutive Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Athletics
  • Gena KovalcikCo-Director, Administration & External Relations; Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
  • Will Mitchell, Facility Services Director, Facilities Management
  • Meghan Orman, Doctoral Student, School of Education + Office of Child Development
  • Cindy Wertz, Chief of Staff, Information Technology
  • Laura ZulloDirector of Administration, Business & Operations
  • VACANT, Student Sustainability Engagement Manager, Student Affairs

Liaisons

  • Drew ArmstrongDirector of Architectural Studies and Associate Professor, Department of History of Art & Architecture
  • Scott Bernotas, Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management, Business & Operations
  • Gina Bleck, Vice Chancellor of Planning, Design, & Construction; Business & Operations
  • Michal Boninger, Distinguished Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, School of Medicine; Chief Medical Sustainability Officer, UPMC
  • Amy BuxbaumVice President for Finance & Administration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
  • Dan Camarda, Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Government Relations
  • Mark Collins, Teaching Professor, Environmental Studies, Geology & Environmental Science
  • Dan Fisher, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations & Maintenance, Facilities Management
  • Tom Hitter, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Policy Development and Management, Office of Policy Development & Management
  • David Hornyak, Assistant Dean, Honors College
  • Alyse Faerberg, Undergraduate Student & Student Director, Pitt Green Fund Advisory Board
  • Lucy Klug, Mobility Specialist, Parking & Transportation
  • Matt KropfDirector of Energy Institute, Assistant Professor of Energy Science & Technology, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
  • Michael Papale, Surplus Property Manager, Services & Surplus Property
  • Jose Perez Vela, Sustainability Director, Dining / Pitt Eats by Compass
  • Cheryl Ruffin, Institutional Equity Manager, Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
  • David V. P. SanchezAssistant Director, Education & Outreach, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation; Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Cynthia Sweet, Associate Vice Chancellor, Economic Partnerships
  • Paul Supowitz, Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives and Interim Board Secretary, Office of the Chancellor
  • VACANT, Graduate Student
  • VACANT, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

This University-wide body is supported by a number of committees, including:

The Council also collaborates closely with several other University-focused committees, including:

 

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