University of Wisconsin–Madison
Biography Ian Aley brings a professional background in food systems, sustainable agriculture, social justice, capacity building, and cross-cultural collaboration to the Office of Sustainability. In his role as Green Fund Program Manager, he supports student-initiated projects that improve campus sustainability. Ian is trained as an urban planner, holding an M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning …
Biography Josh Arnold is the Campus Energy Advisor with the Office of Sustainability, where he is responsible for coordinating energy conservation, renewable energy and strategic planning efforts at the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Working with campus and community stakeholders, he coordinates and implements energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that advance clean energy …
Biography Kate has been drawing scientific illustrations and data visualizations for publications, grant applications, science books, presentations, and more for over 10 years. She is excited to learn more about your research and draw professional, clear diagrams and graphs to make your proposal memorable and easy to understand for reviewers. Kate’s formal background is in …
Biography Travis Blomberg (he/him/his) coordinates campus’ zero waste efforts. Specifically, Travis aligns sourcing/procurement practices, consumption behavior, and diversion opportunities for recoverable materials. Travis works closely with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, purchasing departments, Physical Plant, research offices, academic enterprise, Capital Planning & Development, business operations, facility and office managers, the UW System, students, …
Biography Ally Burg’s employment with the Office of Sustainability began on the Waste and Recycling intern team, where she spent a year helping to educate campus partners on proper waste practices through trash audits, training, and signage. In 2018, Ally graduated from UW-Madison with a B.S. in Geography and an Environmental Studies minor, studying human-environment …
Biography Sadie Derouin serves as the Sustainability Project Manager with a focus on supporting sustainability efforts in the capital development process and integrating sustainability principles into campus facility and infrastructure projects. Before joining the Office of Sustainability, Sadie worked as an Environmental Enforcement Specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. As an enforcement specialist, …
Biography Will Erikson has experience in the public and private sectors working on corporate sustainability, environmental policy, and natural resource outreach and education. As a Policy Analyst with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Green Tier, Will was a liaison to Wisconsin’s leading sustainable manufacturers, local governments, and environmental organizations, helping build momentum around sustainability …
Biography Alex Frank brings a background in sustainability planning, program management, cross-sector innovation, and data management to the Office of Sustainability. As a Project Portfolio Manager, Alex supports budget management, status tracking, leadership updates, and intra-office processes and coordination. Prior to his current position, Alex led data collection and analysis for the Office of Sustainability. …
Biography As the Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager, Lauren helps advance the Office of Sustainability’s mission by informing, engaging, and connecting audiences across print and digital platforms. She works alongside the Associate Director and communications team to manage the office’s social media, newsletter, podcast marketing, graphic design, and website. Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in …
Biography Michelle brings a professional background in university teaching, research, and climate action and resilience planning to the Office of Sustainability. In her role as Green Fund coordinator, she supports student-initiated projects that improve campus sustainability. Michelle is a current doctoral candidate in Educational Sustainability through the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She completed an M.A. …