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TEAM EXPANSION FOR BROADER IMPACT
MCSI established three new staff roles that help increase the breadth and efficacy of the University’s academic, service, and educational initiatives These team members are dedicated to integrating sustainability into K-12 and University curricula, building community partnerships through service efforts, and supporting MCSI’s mission.
Ellie Cadden accepted the newly created role of Sustainability Academic Programs Manager in Fall 2022, helping ensure the successful planning and implementation of MCSI’s educational programs, marketing, and logistics. Ellie works with faculty to help advise students on research, education, and service opportunities related to sustainability, including sustainabilityfocused courses, the undergraduate Sustainability Certificate, the Sustainability transcript distinction, the master’s in Sustainable Engineering degree, and the University’s first-year sustainability programs.
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Esmée de Cortie, AdministrativeCoordinator
In Spring 2023, Esmée de Cortie helped advance cross-departmental University Sustainability team work when took on the role of Administrative Coordinator, which serves both MCSI and the University’s Office of Sustainability. Esmée manages all Sustainability office activities including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, facilitating travel, proofreading and editing publications, and managing budgets
In addition to assisting with marketing and logistics, Esmée helps to coordinate and carry out MCSI’s education and community service initiatives both on- and off campus.
Savannah Denlinger became MCSI’s first Community Engagement Coordinator in Spring 2023. She develops and realizes educational and service initiatives that benefit on- and offcampus communities in partnership with MCSI faculty and their network of external partners. Savannah also supports MCSI’s K-12 sustainability education and outreach efforts, often leading activities and lessons for students in K-12 classrooms and at MCSI’s facilities. She also assists with local community service efforts.
