Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses have a long history of sustainability leadership, actions and innovations generated by their Green Teams and Sustainability Committees. Some of these informally-structured groups have evolved into formally structured Councils, with a Chancellor-appointed Chair and a Charter, outlining its approach to strategically advance the University’s goals from within the unit. Leaders and members from both types of sustainability groups, representing a diverse spectrum of roles, connect online through the Microsoft Teams platform and quarterly zoom calls on specific topics. Each May they gather for two days of forums to share initiatives and discuss best practices. Below are a list of the current heads of either campus councils or green teams/sustainability committees.

Nittany Lion Shrine, credit: Patrick Mansell, Penn State

Commonwealth Campus Sustainability Leadership

Some campuses have formally sanctioned sustainability councils with charters and chairs. Other campuses have a sustainability committee or a Green Team that leads efforts on their campuses without the formal sanction of their chancellor. If you are interested in learning more about Sustainability Councils, Chairs and Charters, please contact Peter Boger, SustainPSU Director for Engagement, at pgb45@psu.edu.

Image of "Lion Shrine" statue of Nittany Lion

Altoona

Beaver

Image of "Lion Shrine" statue of Nittany Lion

Behrend

Photo of Rachel Skinner

Brandywine

Photo of Michelle Joseph wearing a blue top against a black background

DuBois

Michele Joseph
Sustainability Contact

Barry Pawloski

Fayette

Barry Pawloski
Council Chair

Photo of Eric Lipsky wearing a maroon top and set against a blue marbled backdrop

Greater Allegheny

Eric Lipsky
Sustainability Contact

Photo of Todd Camp wearing a suit and light blue tie

Harrisburg

Todd Camp
Sustainability Contact

Image of "Lion Shrine" statue of Nittany Lion

Hazleton

VACANT

Photo of William Serson wearing a blue suit and yellow tie against a brick background

Lehigh Valley

William Serson
Sustainability Contact

Photo of Ruth Herstek wearing purple jacket over black top standing in front of a brick building

New Kensington

Ruth Herstek
Sustainability Contact

Sustainability Website

Photo of Mary Ann Smith wearing a blue and black striped top in front of a background of trees

Schuylkill

Mary Ann Smith
Sustainability Contact

Photo of Marianne Gable

Scranton

Photo of Tammy d'Artenay wearing a purple and blue patterned top while standing in front of a leafy background

Shenango

Tammy d’Artenay

Sustainability Contact

York

Emily Blanke
Council Co-Chair

Photo of Scott Simonds

York

Scott Simonds
Council Co-Chair