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NameContactDepartmentTitleAreas of ResponsibilityNeeded Student SkillsDesired Project Durations
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Kimberly Thomaskjohnson@uga.eduFMDSenior Director of Servicescampus facilities related to custodial support, fleet, grounds, supply chain, waste/recycling, and customer servicecommunications/marketing, supply chain research and presentation of data, fleet and/or custodial service assessmentSemester
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Todd Kerzietodd.kerzie@uga.eduFMDDirector of ServicesCustodial Services , Surplus SupportCommunicationsN/A
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Tyler Alsentalsen@uga.eduUtility & Energy ManagementDirectorUtility Production (steam and chilled water plants),Energy procurement, Energy Management, Building Commissioning, Utility Locatingenergy modelling, engineering1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester
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Jill Thompsonjillvau@uga.eduMaintenance Project ManagementProject ManagerN/AN/AN/A
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Ian Van Gieseniev60047@uga.eduMaintenance EngineeringMechanical Design EngineerHVAC Design EngineeringRevit, Design AnalysisN/A
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Adam GhafourianAdam.Ghafourian@uga.eduOffice of University ArchitectsGIS CoordinatorGIS Data ManagementI would be happy to provide assistanceN/A
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Jason Perryjcperry@uga.eduUtility and Energy ManagementEnergy EngineerEnergy and water managementEngineering, statistics, GIS, lean management, process improvementSemester
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Dennis Petersondenpeter@uga.eduGroundsLandscape ManagerLandscaping and MaintenanceAbility to work in outside1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester
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Jake Mosleyjakemosley@uga.eduBusiness School - MBADirector of Student EngagementN/ACommunicationsN/A
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Christy Tweedyctweedy@uga.eduUniversity HousingSustainability CoordinatorEnergy and water conservation. Waste reduction initiatives. Education, communication, and infrastructure recommendations and implementations to students, staff, and leadership. Experiential learning and engagement with students and University Housing staff.Landscape Design Concepts, communications, experiential learning education targeted to students and student staff living in the residence halls1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester, Longer than a semester
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Kay Stantonokay@uga.eduUniversity Experiential LearningSenior Programs CoordinatorN/AN/ASemester
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Mason ToweMason.Towe@uga.eduSustainability, Waste Reduction ServicesWaste Reduction ManagerWaste disposal, recycling, reuse, reductionGIS, Communications, Marketing, Statistics/MIST, Management3-4 weeks, Semester
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Chris Rhodeschris.rhodes@uga.eduCAES Office of ResearchDirector of Industry PartnershipsIndustry partnershipsAgriculture, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship1 day, 1-2 weeks
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Justin Ellisjustin.ellis@uga.eduOffice of SustainabilityProgram ManagerGIS, data management, strategic planningGISSemester
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Bryan Varinbvarin@uga.eduDining ServicesExecutive DirectorDinning ServicesCommunications1 day
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Aleisha Myersacm93327@uga.eduGroundsLandscape DesignerPlanting Design, Landscape Photography, Tree Walks, ArcGIS, Visual GraphicsGIS, Social Media1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester
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Ellie Filstonelliejb3@gmail.comSustainability, Waste Reduction ServicesWaste Reduction CoordinatorWaste reduction education, outreach, training, and planningMarketing, Communications, Statistics, SociologyDepends on waste reduction services schedule
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Susan van Gigchsvgigch@uga.eduDining ServicesDirector (Residential and Retail Dining, Culinary Development, and Operations Support)Dining Services' operationsCommunicationSemester
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April McCoyapril.mccoy@uga.eduCAES - HorticultureUGArden Assistant Farm ManagerOrganic farming, Food ProductionCommunications, Graphic Design, Grant Writing1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester
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Kevin Kirschekkirsche@uga.eduOffice of SustainabilityDirectorCampus Sustainability, Waste ReductionGIS, Communications, Data Collection & Analysis, Planning & Design, System Optimization, Business Plans1 day, 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, Semester
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Tyra Byerstyrab@uga.eduSustainabilitySpecialistSustainabiltiy
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Ella Filstonefilston@uga.eduFMD Office of SustainabilityWaste Reduction CoordinatorWaste reductionAny!Semester
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Andrew Potterandrew.potter@uga.eduOVPI
Director, Office of University Experiential Learning
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Alex Nicholsalexn@uga.eduOffice of Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Operations Coordinator
Emergency preparedness for the universityGIS1-2 weeks
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Wenonah Culpepperwbc8494@uga.eduFull-time MBA/MS Business AnalyticsProgram CoordinatorApplied learning opportunities for business students
look for opportunities for business management students to manage sustainability projects across campus
1 day,1-2 weeks,3-4 weeks,Semester
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Kensie Poorkpoor@uga.eduMBA - Terry CollegeProgram CoordinatorApplied learning business opportunities for MBA studentsBusiness students support and learn from the living lab1 day,1-2 weeks,3-4 weeks,Semester,Otherlearning about all opportunities
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Noelle Broadnaxbroadnax@uga.eduOffice of Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Operations Coordinator
GIS, Communications1 day,3-4 weeks,Semester,Other
For students interested in shadowing us, the 1-day or 1-2 week options work best. For projects, we may need a longer timeframe (3-4 weeks or semester).
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Star Scottstarscot@uga.edufmd
Green Labs Program Coordinator
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