About the McGill Office of Sustainability

Established in 2010, the McGill Office of Sustainability embeds climate action and sustainability into all of the University’s activities. It engages, supports, and connects students, staff, and faculty by providing strategic guidance and resources to foster a sustainable community. 

The Office of Sustainability stewards the Sustainability Projects Fund, oversees the implementation of the McGill University Climate & Sustainability Strategy, and facilitates a variety of sustainability engagement programs for students, staff, and faculty members, including:

• Sustainable Workplace Certification,
• Sustainable Events Certification,
• Staff Gardens, and
• Sustainability Ambassador Program.

Office of Sustainability Staff

Francois Miller, Executive Director

Francois (he/him) leads McGill on its path to become a leader in sustainability by supporting internal and external partnerships and overseeing the implementation of McGill’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy.

francois.miller [at] mcgill.ca (Email Francois Miller) 

Shona Watt, Associate Director

Shona (she/her) manages the operations and engagement portfolio, including the Sustainability Projects Fund, engagement programs, and communications. She brings McGillians together to catalyze a culture of sustainability.

shona.watt [at] mcgill.ca (Email Shona Watt)

Krista Houser, Associate Director

Krista (she/her) manages the Office of Sustainability’s strategy and governance portfolio, including the University’s Climate & Sustainability Strategy, climate-related initiatives, as well as monitoring and reporting activities.

krista.houser [at] mcgill.ca (Email Krista Houser)

Karen Oberer, Sustainability Officer

Karen (she/her) monitors and reports on McGill's sustainability advancements by working with partners from across the University, directly contributing to McGill's long-term target of attaining a Platinum sustainability rating.

karen.oberer [at] mcgill.ca (Email Karen Oberer) 

Divya Sharma, Climate & Biodiversity Officer

Divya (she/her) supports McGill on its path to carbon neutrality by 2040 through various climate action projects on campus, including producing the University’s annual greenhouse gas inventory with Utilities & Energy Management. She also coordinates the implementation of McGill's biodiversity plan.

divya.sharma2 [at] mcgill.ca (Email Divya Sharma) - Maternity Leave - please contact marie-claude.carignan [at] mcgill.ca (Marie-Claude Carignan) in her absence.

Jessica Latus, Sustainability Officer

Jessica (she/her) oversees the implementation of the Climate & Sustainability Strategy and coordinates projects that contribute to integrating sustainability in the curriculum and McGill’s long-term target to become zero-waste by 2035.

jessica.latus [at] mcgill.ca (Email Jessica Latus)

Megan Toth, Sustainability Officer

Megan (she/her) administers the Sustainability Projects Fund and manages engagement programs, such as the Sustainable Events Certification, Sustainability Ambassadors Program, and MOOS's workshop series. 

megan.toth [at] mcgill.ca (Email Megan Toth)

Kimberly John, Sustainability Officer

Kimberly works with students, faculty, and staff to integrate environmentally responsible practices in laboratories at McGill, and to develop a certification program for sustainable laboratories. 

kimberly.john [at] mcgill.ca (Email Kimberly John) 

Peter Garber, Sustainability Officer

Peter (he/him) organizes sustainability outreach activities for McGill students, staff, and faculty. He plans events, implements programs, and engages with student groups to promote sustainability initiatives that lead to lasting change.  

peter.garber [at] mcgill.ca (Email Peter Garber)

Barbara (Barbi) Zsigovics, Administrative Assistant 

Barbi performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, assisting in the day-to-day office needs of the Office of Sustainability. She provides technical and logistical support, ensuring effective and successful sustainable initiatives. 

sustainability [at] mcgill.ca (Email Barbi Zsigovics)

Veronica Marallag, Graphic and Web Design Intern

Veronica (she/her) is a student studying Software Engineering and Psychology. As part of the Office of Sustainability's communications team, she provides engaging visuals to promote sustainable practices and initiatives on campus. She also updates the MOOS website with the latest news and exciting events, helping students and faculty stay informed about the most current sustainability developments.

Océane François-Saint-Cyr, Social Media Intern

Océane (she/they) is a medical student who works on the Office of Sustainability’s communications team to create content that highlights sustainable projects and initiatives happening on campus. They work together with other McGill groups to raise awareness, share knowledge, and encourage students, staff, and faculty to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

 Joseph Liang, Sustainable Events Intern

Joseph is a Violin Performance and Sociology student who organizes the Sustainable Events Certification Program. He is responsible for supporting event planners in making their events more sustainable, conducting outreach on behalf of the certification program, and working with Sustainable Events Ambassadors to sustainably certify events. He wants to provide the resources needed to make sustainable and inclusive event planning easy for event planners on campus.

Julia Wright, Sustainable Labs Intern

Julia (they/them) is an undergraduate student studying chemistry and math who works to create a culture of sustainability in McGill’s labs. They assist with managing a team of Sustainable Labs Ambassadors, help implement McGill’s Sustainable Labs Certification program, and encourage university participation in the International Freezer Challenge. 

Lauren O'Farrell, Climate and Biodiversity Intern

Lauren (she/her) is an environment major minoring in biology. As the Biodiversity Engagement Intern, she helps with duties including organizing engagement events like the biodiversity festival and gardening activities, and outreach through partnerships and social media campaigns. She is driven by her passion to protect and promote natural biodiversity on and off campus.

Office of Sustainability Internship Program

The Office of Sustainability was established following student advocacy for institutional support for sustainability initiatives on McGill’s campuses. Since its creation, students have continued to play an integral role, notably through the Office of Sustainability Internship Program.  

Each year, the Office of Sustainability hires a selection of student interns to support the University in its mission to become an institutional model of sustainability for society.

• There are currently no intern positions available.

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