Podcast Episodes

Dr. Stephen Laubach is the Director of Sustainability at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and teaches multiple science courses. Dr. Laubach discusses the current and potential future sustainability efforts on campus. He also discusses how students can learn more about sustainability.

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Ellen Dux is the Associate Director of Sustainability at the University of Southern California, where she also teaches Environmental Health classes. Ms. Dux talks about the conservation efforts at USC as well as her dream to convert the campus to electric energy.

 

Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Iowa, where she works in the nation’s capital to tackle the country’s most pressing issues. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks talks about the work she has done with sustainability at the highest level of government, as well as the importance of youth action.

Andrea Trimble is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Virginia, where she has helped make the university into a leader in higher education sustainability. Ms. Trimble explains how students at UVA, with help from the administration, can be more sustainable in their day-to-day lives.

Brian Cohen is the Assistant Director of Sustainable Engagement at Wake Forest University where he develops and empowers future sustainability leaders. Mr. Cohen talks about the sustainability efforts at Wake Forest and how he helps guide aspiring sustainability leaders to pursue their passion.

Kia Javanmardian, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and leader in their insurance practice, explains the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sustainability and gives us a glimpse at what the future may look like if we fail to take advantage of AI in mitigating the impact of climate change. 

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Edward Warden is a Conservation Action Coordinator at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Mr. Warden explains how he and his teams deploy specific initiatives to increase and accelerate water sustainability practices in and around the city of Chicago.

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Jeremy Palmer is a senior partner at Mckinsey & Company and former CEO of QuantumBlack. QuantumBlack explores the art of human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration. Mr. Palmer explains the impact and growth of AI throughout his time at QuantumBlack and his hope for the future of AI.

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Cindy Shea is the Director of Sustainability at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, where she works to implement more sustainable practices on campus. Ms. Shea talks about the efforts made on campus to increase sustainable practices while keeping in mind the budget.

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Jim Walker is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Texas at Austin, where he leads sustainability initiatives on and around campus. Mr. Walker talks about the continued effort on campus to convert the school to electric energy gearing away from the power plant on campus.

 

Dr. Lara Cushing is a UCLA professor who teaches Environmental Health Studies. She is a published author of numerous books relating to environmental justice. Dr. Cushing talks about the importance of students learning about Environmental Health and shares insights from one of her publications on how oil fracking negatively affects Los Angeles.

Tina Woolston is the Director of Sustainability and an affiliate of the Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University. Ms. Woolston talks about the role of student involvement in sustainability while also introducing the problem of waste management on a college campus.

 

Missy Nergard is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has 25 years of experience in higher education and sustainability. Ms. Nergard talks about the role of student involvement at Wisconsin and how those students taking action is what powers sustainability initiatives on campus.
 

Rob Andrejewski is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Richmond, where he works to bring awareness to today’s biggest issues. Mr. Andrejewski explains how Richmond is becoming more of a leader in sustainability despite starting later than others. 

 

Christie McNeill is a partner at McKinsey & Company, where she supports insurance companies as they look to serve their clients by helping them build a more sustainable future. Mrs. McNeill discusses the critical role insurance plays in managing the risk companies take on when shifting to a more sustainable solution. 

 

Dr. Karen Murchie is the Director of Freshwater Research and Leader of the Migratory Fish Program at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Dr. Murchie explains how Shedd’s field research benefits the Great Lakes, the aquarium’s sustainability efforts, and the migration of fish. These efforts all assist in maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem. 

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Jordi Diaz is the Global Head of Data Science at QuantumBlack, where he and the QuantumBlack team help leading institutions around the world solve some of the toughest problems leveraging AI, including those related to sustainability. Mr. Diaz explains the importance of AI and how it is used in QuantumBlack's daily work, including specific examples such as in Formula 1.