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Creating positive change. 

 

Want to grow your leadership skills and advance Campus Sustainability?
The Sustainability Leadership Program is open to all UGA staff members.
Applications are now being accepted for the FY2026 cohort! Deadline to apply is May 30.

Apply To Lead!

Sustainability Leadership Program – Educate. Empower. Execute.

In collaboration with the JW Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and the UGA Arts Collaborative, the Sustainability Leadership Program enriches UGA staff members to grow as leaders and advance campus sustainability. This two-semester cohort program provides opportunities to connect with peers, strengthen sustainability knowledge, enhance leadership skills, and create positive change.

Part 1: Sustainability Education
Learn sustainability principles.

  • Module 1: Intro to Sustainability
  • Module 2: Biodiversity, Landscapes, & Water
  • Module 3: Energy & Climate Solutions
  • Module 4: Purchasing, Waste Reduction, & Events

Part 2: Empower
Strengthen leadership capabilities.

  • Module 5: Wellbeing
  • Module 6: Leadership & Change Management
  • Module 7: Applying What You’ve Learned

Part 3: Execute
Plan and implement projects.

  • Participants will implement applied sustainability projects in their areas of influence.

Program Testimonials 

2025 Pilot Program

Annelie Klein
Graduate Programs Coordinator, College of Environment + Design

Beverly Vantine
Student Affairs Professional III, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Marine Sciences

Bonnie Klostermann
Assistant Administrative Financial Director, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

Christy Tweedy
Academic Program Assistant, Odum School of Ecology

Gregory Jeffreys
Supervisor, Facilities Management Division – Waste Reduction Services

India Barfield
Executive Chef and Sustainability Representative, UGA Dining Services

Jeanette Morgan
Gifts Specialist III, UGA Libraries

Laurie Kane
Student Services Professional, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences – Department of History

Lillian Ballance
Marketing & Communications Manager, College of Engineering

Matt Mundy
Environmental Compliance Specialist, Environmental Safety Division

Megan Sheridan
Senior Procurement Specialist, Procurement

Melinda J Pethel
IT Professional, College of Family & Consumer Sciences

Nicole Jones
Assessment & Accreditation Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine – Office of Academic Affairs

Sam Lovell
Administrative Specialist, College of Veterinary Medicine – Center for Vaccines and Immunology

Sarah Hatley
Sustainability Coordinator, UGA Housing

Gain Skills and Understanding To Create Systemic Change

The Sustainability Certificate incorporates applied learning in interdisciplinary settings and equips students with critical skills to address global sustainability challenges through real-world solutions.

How To Apply