Responsible for developing and leading PepsiCo's global Sustainable Sourcing Program to ensure supplier compliance to PepsiCo’s Supplier Code of Conduct across environment, health & safety, human rights, and business integrity.

Led sustainability strategy and implementation within supply chain of 1,000+ supplier facilities supporting over 10,000 restaurants across 38 countries. Ensured adherence to Supplier Workplace Accountability program, supplier Code of Conduct, and sustainable sourcing commitments. Drove continued environmental improvement at restaurant level and throughout supply chain operations. • Created and implemented first sustainability strategy for APMEA, encompassing supply chain and restaurants. • Led Supplier Workplace Accountability Program within APMEA, focusing on supplier continuous improvement in human rights, workplace safety, and migrant labor. • Supported sustainable logistics strategies within Distribution Centers and transportation fleet focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and alternative fuels, saving over $250,000 annually in the zone.• Collaborated with lead supplier on APMEA-wide sustainable fiber and packaging strategy, including chain-of-custody and certification for high-risk markets. • Developed and implemented global sustainable palm oil strategy, including engagement with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and key palm oil suppliers. • Led zone engagement on sustainable beef strategy with various stakeholders across NGO, government, and producer communities in Australia and New Zealand.• Supported restaurant sustainability efforts, based on market capabilities and infrastructure, including energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, and water efficiency, supporting goal of 20% reduction by 2020.• Provided APMEA-specific leadership to McDonald’s Global Sustainable Supply Steering Committee, Global Energy Leadership Board, and Global Environmental Council. • Led sourcing strategy development, consolidation of suppliers, and RFP for zone-wide uniform program roll-out.

Oversaw corporate environmental strategy, developed management tools, and provided strategic support and alignment to McDonald’s restaurants globally. Supported key environmental opportunities, including sustainable packaging, green buildings, energy efficiency, carbon footprinting, sustainable logistics, and recycling and waste management, at the restaurant and supply chain levels.• Led development of company’s first Global Environmental Council; aligned environmental and business leads from key geographies around common strategy, best practice sharing, and communication on critical environmental issues.• Managed key internal and external stakeholder (NGO) relationships to maximize plans and programs to improve efficiency and strengthen brand trust. • Created global packaging scorecard to incorporate sustainable packaging design into all future packaging. • Crafted global environmental strategy and strategic messaging for diverse audiences and media, including senior leadership, conference presentations, and digital and print Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports. • Conducted global energy measurement and carbon footprinting, wrote Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report, and captured data on restaurant energy use and efficiency programs from the company’s nine largest markets.

Responsible for research and innovation of business capabilities for global portal, including enhancements to content management system, content subscription, search, mobile availability, and rich media strategy.• Developed and implemented company’s social media strategy; launched first corporate blogs, podcasts, and wikis; and drove further development of internal streaming video, moderated chat, and RSS capabilities. • Drove continued business and end-user adoption around the portal and collaborative capabilities, fostering continued partnership and expansion into other areas of the world.• Led strategic planning, and customer engagement, vendor management, and budgeting process to enhance search improvement and content management for global portal. • Handled strategic and technical communications projects, editorial content management for global portal, web consulting and web site development with internal business areas to strengthen online effectiveness.

Supervised and trained staff, managed sailboat fleet and taught sailing and windsurfing to students age 8 through adult.

Coordinated community town hall meetings to gather public comments on proposed riparian management strategies along the Mississippi Wild and Scenic Riverway.Developed, researched, and produced reference maps, handouts, and a draft management plan for the community-based river planning process.Researched riparian management techniques and supporting economic theories, communicated to cross-functional DNR team and citizens in communities along the Mississippi River.