Santa Clara University

Sustainability Coordinator

Lindsey Cromwell Kalkbrenner

As the Sustainability Coordinator, I develop, coordinate, and implement programs related to sustainability at SCU. I also serve as a “clearing-house” for sustainability data and  “know-how” on campus and at peer institutions. I am responsible for engaging students, staff, faculty, and alumni to promote and develop environmental stewardship, education, and outreach programs on campus and in the community. One of my primary goals is for every SCU student to graduate with a culture of sustainability.

I supervise our amazing student interns - one of my favorite parts of this job! Our interns are responsible for most of the ongoing projects at the Office of Sustainability. 

• Hannah develops creative initiatives to inform and engage students.
  
• Kristin works with faculty and staff to improve the sustainability of our offices and campus policies.
  
• Chris is responsible for our publications, including this website and our new twitter account.
  
• Cara is leading programs associated with residence life, including the new Sustainable Living Council and move-out waste reduction initiatives.
  
• Kaelin is the University’s Recycling Intern, crucial to the implementation of our new recycling and composting programs.
• Emily is completing the first greenhouse gas emissions inventory for Catholic Relief Services' U.S. programs.
  

I am constantly amazed by these students' creativity and the quality of their work.

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in biology and am currently working on a Master of Business Administration, both at Santa Clara University. I currently serve on the Leadership Board of the SCU chapter of Net Impact, a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business.

After finishing my undergraduate studies in 2004, I was an Education Specialist at a marine mammal facility where I educated participants about marine animals and conservation. I also played with dolphins! I joined the University staff in February 2006 as the Sustainability Coordinator. I enjoy my work and hope to continue using my business knowledge and experience in the field of sustainability to continue to work with educational institutions and businesses.

Contact Lindsey: lcromwell@scu.edu