{"id":59,"date":"2026-05-11T17:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:05:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8123\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-025a4341765e027e61719ea1352b9768\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">About Sustainability<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Sustainability<\/button><nav id=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\" class=\"wp-menu-block sidebar-nav wp-block-umflint-menu-block\"><div class=\"nav-sidebar-title-container\">\n                <div class=\"nav-sidebar-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\">Sustainability<\/a><\/div>\n                <a class=\"nav-sidebar-title-close\" href=\"#\" data-target=\"side-menu\" aria-label=\"Close\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"50\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <title>close<\/title><path d=\"M19,6.41L17.59,5L12,10.59L6.41,5L5,6.41L10.59,12L5,17.59L6.41,19L12,13.41L17.59,19L19,17.59L13.41,12L19,6.41Z\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n            <\/div><ul id=\"menu-side-menu\" class=\"menu nav nav-sidebar flex-column\"><li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-62\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62 nav-item\"><a title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/about\/\" class=\"nav-link\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-56\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-56 nav-item\"><a title=\"Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/resources\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-76\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-76 nav-item\"><a title=\"Carbon Neutrality\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/carbon-neutrality\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Carbon Neutrality<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-67\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-67 nav-item\"><a title=\"Planet Blue Ambassadors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/planet-blue-ambassadors\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Planet Blue Ambassadors<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-80\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80 nav-item\"><a title=\"Revolving Energy Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/revolving-energy-fund\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Revolving Energy Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-83\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-83 nav-item\"><a title=\"Sustainability Maps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/maps\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Sustainability Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-87\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-87 nav-item\"><a title=\"Walking Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/walking-tours\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Walking Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-90\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-90 nav-item\"><a title=\"Committee\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/committee\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-17\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17 nav-item\"><a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/contact-us\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb mb-3\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\">Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">About<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sustainability is a mindset and framework for ensuring that current and future generations have equitable access to the resources for a full and vibrant life without the exploitation of people, society or the environment.&#8221; &#8211; U-M Student Life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability is a collaborative process on UM-Flint\u2019s campus. The members of our sustainability staff and wider community serve in many areas, all with their own unique perspectives to ensure sustainability initiatives on campus are necessary and equitable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full  inline-image-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/jazlynne-about-pic-small.png\" alt=\"Jazlynne Cathey in academic regalia at a graduation ceremony.\n\" class=\"wp-image-60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/jazlynne-about-pic-small.png 320w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/jazlynne-about-pic-small-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/jazlynne-about-pic-small-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jazlynne Cathey, Sustainability Programs Coordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Jazlynne leads sustainability culture and behavior change initiatives through events, trainings, workshops and educational programs. She manages the UM-Flint Planet Blue Ambassador program which introduces students, staff, and faculty to sustainability initiatives at the University of Michigan and how they can lead the charge with individual actions. Jazlynne also serves on and supports the Sustainability Committee, assisting in bringing new initiatives to the campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before her role as coordinator, Jazlynne was an undergraduate student, student research intern, and Intercultural Center intern at UM-Flint. She graduated with her bachelor\u2019s degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with a research concentration. Her formal introduction to sustainability was through her research projects, focusing on alternative lawn perceptions and predatory locations of blood plasma donation clinics.<br>Contact information: <a href=\"mailto:catheyj@umich.edu\">catheyj@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Student Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full  inline-image-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/chloe-about-pic-square.png\" alt=\"Chloe Summers smiling inside a car, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a pink floral top, and a white cardigan.\" class=\"wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/chloe-about-pic-square.png 320w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/chloe-about-pic-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/125\/files\/2026\/05\/chloe-about-pic-square-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chloe Summers, Planet Blue Ambassador Intern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Chloe serves on the External Collaboration subcommittee to assist in community outreach, facilitate relevant partnerships, and engage with community programming and resource-sharing. She uses community-based approaches and research techniques to assist with the creation and presentation of sustainability programming and workshops for a wide range of community-based audiences as well as implement marketing strategies toward a community target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloe is also a graduate student conducting research on the Flint River in Dr. Dawson\u2019s lab, where she made her first connections with the Flint community. Prior to graduate school, she was a UROP student working on the Flint Porch Project. The development of her thesis research and interest in sustainability took off from here. Initial connections were made with Flint residents by the dam on campus where she was able to meet several local fishermen and teach kids about fish. Inspired by her mentors, Chloe then saw the opportunity to join Planet Blue Ambassadors and learned even more about sustainability with her role, and expanded her connections on campus.&nbsp;<br>Contact information: <a href=\"mailto:summersj@umich.edu\">summersj@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Sustainability Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint Sustainability Committee<\/a> is a standing committee through the Chancellor\u2019s office, made up of a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students working toward progress on carbon neutrality on our campus. The committee discusses and implements strategies resulting from commitments formed by the President\u2019s Commission on Carbon Neutrality (PCCN) and will coordinate with University Units Leadership Council (UULC) composed of unit leaders across all three U-M campuses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/about\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-59","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59\/revisions\/63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}