Sustainability Coordinators (SCs) are UBC employees who dedicate 2-4 paid work hours per month with supervisor approval to build relationships and increase sustainability knowledge capacity within their units and to encourage their colleagues to adopt sustainable actions in their workplaces and the UBC campus through peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Here we hope to regularly feature sustainability coordinators to celebrate their work and provide a roadmap for those looking to get involved!
James Leeder, Global Engagement Advisor, UBC Go Global
For James Leeder, sustainability and his work in education have always been closely linked. Working as a Global Engagement Advisor at the UBC Go Global: International Learning Programs, Leeder’s work is deeply intertwined with his personal interest in international education.
Vicky Baker, Project Manager, From the Ground Up: Buddhism and East Asian Religions (FROGBEAR)
Weaving environmental stewardship into her daily responsibilities has been an important part of Vicky Baker’s journey at UBC, having been part of the Sustainability Coordinator program since 2008!
Dr. John Nomellini, Undergraduate Lab Program Manager, Microbiology and Immunology
Driven by his work at the Life Sciences Building and desire to leave a healthy planet behind, Dr. John Nomellini hopes to be a positive example of people who care about sustainability on campus and in life.
Caroline Chadderdon, Assistant to Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts
For Caroline Chadderdon, her motivation to join the Sustainability Coordinator Program was sparked by a rather unfortunate issue: the sound of birds colliding with windows. Despite her busy schedule, Caroline found folks through the SC Program to work towards solutions.