Directory of Sustainability Scientists, Scholars, and Practitioners

The University of Iowa is home to many sustainability-focused scientists, scholars, and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines—including the natural and social sciences, medicine, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and the arts. Whether you're starting a research project, launching a new initiative, or looking for expert input on a class project, this directory can help you find the right collaborator.

To join this growing network, submit your information to sustainability@uiowa.edu.

Jay Gorsh Staff Photo

Jay Gorsh

Title/Position
Director, School of the Wild
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Matthew Hill, Jr.

Title/Position
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Collegiate Scholar (2024-2026)
Professor
Audrey Hoey-Kummerow

Audrey Hoey-Kummerow

Title/Position
Intern
Audrey Hoey-Kummerow is a junior at the University of Iowa studying Sustainability Science. She is also pursuing a GIS certificate and a Spanish minor...
Kate Ibsen

Kate Ibsen

Title/Position
Assistant Director, Iowa Raptor Project
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Brandi Janssen

Title/Position
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Clinical Associate Professor
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Rebecca Kauten

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor, Geographical and Sustainability Sciences
Grace Koziol Intern

Grace Koziol

Title/Position
Intern
Grace is a third year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Policy and Planning and minors in Environmental Science and GIS...
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Travis Kraus

Title/Position
Professor of Practice, School of Planning & Public Affairs
Director, Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities
Allison Kruzich

Allison Kruzich

Title/Position
Intern
Allison Kruzich is a second-year student from Nevada, Iowa studying business and sustainability. While working in the Office of Sustainability and the...
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Andrew Kusiak

Title/Position
Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Gregory LeFevre

Title/Position
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Beth MacKenzie in a field of sunflowers

Beth MacKenzie

Title/Position
Program Manager
Beth began working at the UI Office of Sustainability in September 2016 as Recycling Coordinator and has since moved into her role as Sustainability Program...
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Corey Markfort

Title/Position
Associate Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering
Student profile

Gaby Maymi-Nieblas

Title/Position
Intern
Gaby is majoring in Environmental Policy and Planning and earning the Sustainability certificate. She is excited about working on the AASHE STARS report as...
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Mae McDonough

Title/Position
Admin Services Coordinator, Dean's Office
Student profile

Marco Morel

Title/Position
Intern
Marco is a second-year student from Galena, Illinois studying Environmental Policy and Planning on the Pre-Law Track. Marco will be the leading intern for...
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Carly Nichols

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
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Claire Pavlik

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Lecturer
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David Peate

Title/Position
Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences
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R. Tyler Priest

Title/Position
Associate Professor, History and Geographical and Sustainability Sciences