Office of Sustainability

About the McGill Office of Sustainability

Established in 2010, the McGill Office of Sustainability embeds climate action and sustainability into all of the University’s activities. It engages, supports, and connects students, staff, and faculty by providing strategic guidance and resources to foster a sustainable community. 

The Office of Sustainability stewards the Sustainability Projects Fund, oversees the implementation of the McGill University Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025, and facilitates a variety of sustainability engagement programs for students, staff, and faculty members, including:

• Sustainable Workplace Certification,
• Sustainable Events Certification,
• Staff Gardens, and
• Sustainability Ambassador Program.

Office of Sustainability Staff

Francois Miller, Executive Director

Francois (he/him) leads McGill on its path to become a leader in sustainability by supporting internal and external partnerships and overseeing the implementation of McGill’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy.

francois.miller [at] mcgill.ca (Email Francois Miller) 

Shona Watt, Sustainability Manager

Shona (she/her) manages MOOS’ operations and engagement portfolio, including the Sustainability Projects Fund, engagement programs, and communications. She brings McGillians together to catalyze a culture of sustainability.

shona.watt [at] mcgill.ca (Email Shona Watt)

Krista Houser, Sustainability Manager

Krista (she/her) manages the Office of Sustainability’s strategy and governance portfolio, including the University’s Climate & Sustainability Strategy, climate-related initiatives, as well as monitoring and reporting activities.

krista.watt [at] mcgill.ca (Email Krista Houser)

Karen Oberer, Sustainability Officer

Karen (she/her) monitors and reports on McGill's sustainability advancements by working with partners from across the University, directly contributing to McGill's long-term target of attaining a Platinum sustainability rating.

karen.oberer [at] mcgill.ca (Email Karen Oberer) 

Divya Sharma, Climate Officer

Divya (she/her) supports McGill on its path to carbon neutrality by 2040 through various climate action projects on campus, including the University’s annual greenhouse gas inventory, produced with Utilities & Energy Management. 

divya.sharma2 [at] mcgill.ca (Email Divya Sharma) 

Lauren MacDonald, Sustainability Officer

Lauren (she/her) oversees the implementation of McGill’s Climate & Sustainability Strategy while coordinating several projects that directly contribute to McGill’s long-term target of becoming zero-waste by 2035. 

lauren.macdonald3 [at] mcgill.ca (Email Lauren MacDonald)

Jessica Latus, Sustainability Officer

Jessica (she/her) strengthens the connections between academic programs and sustainability, including McGill's leadership around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while integrating sustainability in the curriculum.

jessica.latus [at] mcgill.ca (Email Jessica Latus)

Katya Teague, Communications Officer

Katya (she/her) oversees the Office of Sustainability’s communications with the objective to increase awareness of and engagement in sustainability on campus through collaboration with campus stakeholders.  

katya.teague [at] mcgill.ca (Email Katya Teague)

Megan Toth, Sustainability Officer

Megan (she/her) administers the Sustainability Projects Fund and manages engagement programs, such as the Sustainable Events Certification, Sustainability Ambassadors Program, and MOOS's workshop series. 

megan.toth [at] mcgill.ca (Email Megan Toth)

Kimberly John, Sustainability Officer

Kimberly works with students, faculty, and staff to integrate environmentally responsible practices in laboratories at McGill, and to develop a certification program for sustainable laboratories. 

kimberly.john [at] mcgill.ca (Email Kimberly John) 

Peter Garber, Engagement Coordinator

Peter (he/him) organizes sustainability outreach activities for McGill students, staff, and faculty. He plans events, implements programs, and engages with student groups to promote sustainability initiatives that lead to lasting change.  

peter.garber [at] mcgill.ca (Email Peter Garber)

Barbara (Barbi) Zsigovics, Administrative Assistant 

Barbi performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, assisting in the day-to-day office needs of the Office of Sustainability. She provides technical and logistical support, ensuring effective and successful sustainable initiatives. 

sustainability [at] mcgill.ca (Email Barbi Zsigovics)

Maya Willard-Stepan, Communications Intern

Maya assists with the Office of Sustainability’s communications via social media, articles, and our listserv. She loves finding new ways to inspire people to take initiative in sustainability. Maya is passionate about scientific communication and outreach, and enjoys hearing from community members on new ways they are changing the sustainability landscape too.

Laurie Chan, Certifications Intern 

Laurie coordinates the Sustainable Events Certification Program. She also oversees the Events Ambassadors Program with the goal of streamlining the event certification process and making sustainable practices accessible to everyone. She believes in each person’s ability to contribute toward sustainability in their own way, and always appreciates working with people who bring their unique perspectives to the movement.

Siddhi Aubeeluck, Multimedia Intern

Siddhi captures different sustainability initiatives on campus and creates videos/animations on relevant topics centered around sustainability at McGill. She ensures the projects and individuals crucial to sustainability on campus are given visibility.  

Rosalie Joly Simard, Waste Education Intern

Rosalie is a student in Urban Studies and Environment. Her work with the Office of Sustainability includes engaging the McGill community around proper waste sorting, conducting waste audits, creating an online waste education module, and developing activities for waste consultant volunteers. Her work contributes to McGill’s long-term target to become zero-waste by 2035.

Vibhor Saoji, Sustainable Labs Intern

Vibhor is a graduate student in Environmental Engineering who supports the implementation of emerging sustainable lab strategies, such as the Sustainable Labs Certification program and McGill's participation in the International Freezer Challenge.

Naomi Bebbington-Block, Sustainability in the Curriculum Intern

Naomi (she/her) is a recent Environment and Development graduate. Her work with the Office of Sustainability includes researching and benchmarking best practices in sustainability research and education at other peer universities and supporting the development of a Campus as a Living Lab program at McGill.

Annette Archaeni, Graphic Design Intern

Annette is a graphic designer who assists the Office of Sustainability's communications team by creating engaging visuals to promote sustainable practices and initiatives happening on campus. Additionally, she supports other members of the MOOS team by turning their ideas into illustrations that help bring their projects to life.

Office of Sustainability Internship Program

The Office of Sustainability was established following student advocacy for institutional support for sustainability initiatives on McGill’s campuses. Since its creation, students have continued to play an integral role, notably through the Office of Sustainability Internship Program.  

Each year, the Office of Sustainability hires a selection of student interns to support the University in its mission to become an institutional model of sustainability for society.

There are currently no internships available.

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