Director Of Sustainability
Virginia Mason Health System
Championed the globally award-winning sustainability initiative of this U.S. health system with $1 billion in revenue. Positioned VMHS as the #1 health care system in the U.S. in sustainability in less than three years.Conceptualized the organization’s visionary and innovative strategic plan that enabled it to achieve best-in-class performance in supply chain, energy, water, climate, and waste sustainability programs.United with the White House and Health Care Without Harm on national and global climate change policy efforts. Attended the White House Climate Resilience Summit, conducted beta-testing of a national climate toolkit, and presented at the White House Health and Climate Summit and COP 21.Realized cost savings of more than $2.5 million annually via sustainability initiatives, including supply chain, resource conservation management, climate leadership, and waste reduction. Introduced sustainability into property management, new builds, and renovations.Directed and distributed sustainability performance metrics in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative and Carbon Disclosure Project.Established Virginia Mason as a thought leader through traditional media engagement, a robust social media strategy, and panel and keynote speaking engagements.Co-founded and headed Washington Business for Climate Action, an innovative business-led organization focused on advocating for climate policy. Created the Washington Business Climate Declaration signed by over 250 Washington businesses calling for action on climate change. Originated and maintained a global, national, and local organizational interface with stakeholders, including at the White House, governor’s office, legislators, NGOs, and nonprofits.Led educational and employee engagement activities in association with sustainability awareness,