Our Sustainability Coordinators Share Their Thoughts ….
“ I believe that sustainability is something everyone should think about. I was interested in becoming a sustainability coordinator at TRC because I wanted to do my part to help advance the discussion around sustainability, and to continue to ingrain it in TRC’ s culture. It’ s important to make sure that everyone is doing their part.“ Annie Cornell – Boston, MA
“ I want to do my part to help educate others on how we can improve, live, and work sustainably.” Chris Tito – Oakbrook Terrace, IL
“ As a new employee, I saw being a sustainability coordinator as a good opportunity to engage with other employees across the organization. I also want to gain more knowledge on the topic of sustainability and stay up to date on trends, so this role is a good fit. It’ s nice to see people in our office opening up and getting involved!” Rebecca Ferrell – Brookfield, WI
“ Sustainability – the triple bottom line: social, economic, environmental – is an important motivator for me both personally and professionally, because it presents a holistic approach to continued success. It’ s a model that, by nature, is inclusive. I am a firm supporter of negotiated outcomes and true compromises, believing that it is better to win on multiple fronts and advance all interests.” Stephanie Wernette – Los Angeles, CA
“ As a kid, I lived through the big push for the adoption of mainstream recycling, and it left an impact on me. I became very conscious about waste and the importance of living sustainably. Being a sustainability coordinator gives me a chance to help make changes that can have a big impact toward a better tomorrow, and it makes me happy that the initiative is being taken seriously by those involved.” Nyree Melancon – Concord, CA
“ I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and have very fond memories of hiking, sledding, and playing around outside. I want to live in a world that is still beautiful outside when I’ m long gone.” Tom Wardrop – Philadelphia, PA
“ I am passionate about the environment and want to be part of making a similar impact on TRC’ s sustainability metrics and our unquantifiable goals. I’ ve enjoyed the well-organized and active workgroups and feel we’ re quickly laying the groundwork to make meaningful positive change.” Michael McFadden – St. Louis, MO
“ It’ s been exciting to see the sustainability coordinator network come together! It’ s great to offer employees who are excited about sustainability the opportunity to get more involved and connect across offices and practices.” Mollie Ruth – Ann Arbor, MI
“ Clients are seeing the importance of being“ green” and sustainable, and are requesting we be on board as well. Being green is now seen as beneficial to not only our planet, but for our clients’ longevity in their field, as well.” Jamie Jastrab – Cincinnati, OH
“ I joined the network to encourage my colleagues to take action and responsibility for our impacts on the environment. This is an interest that is important to me, and I find I am constantly providing tips and feedback to my friends and family. So why not bring that with me to work every day!” Megan Dawe – Oakland, CA
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