Amanda Campbell, the city’s sustainability coordinator, has been on the job since Nov. 4. We asked her to answer a few questions to introduce her to the community.
What does the city’s sustainability coordinator do?
The sustainability coordinator develops and implements municipal and community programs related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, stormwater management, waste reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation, equity, green procurement, and sustainable transportation. The work is very multifaceted and definitely collaborative.
Where were you before coming to Rockville?
I researched and led projects related to air quality, climate, energy, transportation, watershed restoration, tree canopy, resilience and sustainability for Washington metropolitan area municipalities, including Rockville, with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. I was also the regional climate resilience advisor and energy public advisory committee lead.
You will be serving as the liaison to the Environment Commission. How will you help the committee partner with the city to address sustainability?
The Environment Commission recommends policies and programs to the Mayor and Council on city environmental and sustainability initiatives. This year, the committee is working on recognizing community leaders through the Environmental Excellence Awards, promoting environmental stewardship through outreach activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and exploring new climate and energy initiatives.