Responsible for sustainable business strategy for Samsung Electronics in North America. Connect internal teams and lead external engagements, communications and reputation management activities to enhance the company's sustainable business practices including climate and energy strategy, circularity and product stewardship programs, sustainable operation of facilities, and responsible sourcing.

The Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA) works with small-scale farmers in Haiti to help restore tree cover and increase food production. We create agroforestry cooperatives designed to be self-financing and farmer-managed following a limited period of training and external funding. This innovative, market-based development model results in the planting of significant numbers of trees as well as higher food crop yields, climate resilience and improved livelihoods in rural communities.

CSO for VF Outdoor Coalition brands. Created corp sustainability strategy for VF Outdoor and Action Sports division and integrated strategies for coalition brands. Led CSR and Sustainability teams and programs at The North Face, SmartWool, JanSport, Eagle Creek, lucy, Vans, Reef and Timberland. Partnered with Control Union and Textile Exchange to support development of the Responsible Down Standard.

Led global teams and programs responsible for product & operational environmental affairs; safe and ethical sourcing & human rights; community engagement & giving; and transparency & reporting. Reinforced Timberland’s leadership position as a reference brand for CSR, transparency and stakeholder engagement innovation. Achieved top rankings in key sustainability leadership and reporting benchmark areas.

Directed global policy and strategy, stakeholder engagement, and supplier efforts on social, labor and environmental issues. Led the development of Dell’s climate change strategy, e-waste policies, product packaging metrics, forest products stewardship policy and the company’s precautionary approach to chemicals use.

Responsible for product environmental design specifications, eco-label certification, visual ergonomics and power management compliance. Developed supply chain management and restricted substance compliance strategies.

Led chemistry research programs for medical device applications. Developed oxygen generation and water purification technologies. Supported dialysis, mobility (SEGWAY) and power generation development programs.

Pioneered “Design for the Environment” (DfE) programs to reduce the environmental impact of Motorola products. Established reverse engineering labs in Schaumburg, Tianjin and Taunusstein. Created green design guidelines and procurement standards.