Campus environmental impact

VCU’s many positive contributions to the community also drive a substantial environmental footprint. From our growing residential community, to our teaching and research activity, and the operation of healthcare facilities, we are responsible for managing the energy and emissions, water consumption, and waste generated in our facilities. This working group will explore these challenges and as they relate to the integration of reducing the environmental impact of the university and health system.

Working group members

• David Berdish, instructor, term faculty, supply chain management and analytics, VCU School of Business, advisory co-chair and environmental issues working group co-chair
• Carlos Brown, executive director of support services, VCU Health, environmental issues working group co-chair
• Lauren Bailey, project manager, VCU Planning & Design
• Anya Baranova, biotechnology professional, Ambulatory Surgery Center, VCU Health
• Sarah Barber, project manager, VCU Planning & Design
• Sylvia Britt, director for support services and contract management, VCU Facilities Operations
• Orina Chen, ONE VCU Sustainability Plan intern
• Andria Davis, MBA, CMRP, director, supply chain operations, VCU Health
• Jane Hagen, sustainability data coordinator, VCU Sustainability
• Nitin Kanuri, ONE VCU Sustainability Plan intern
• Mike Risley, analytics engineer, VCU Engineering & Utilities
• Larry Shirts, director for support services, plant operations & maintenance, VCU Health
• Gabe Susca-Lopata, energy manager, VCU Engineering & Utilities 
• Mike Trzesniowski, director, VCU Engineering & Utilities