15
+
Years
Experience
Working
Creative, dynamic, globally recognized Sustainability Director highly regarded for taking an innovative, technical approach and launching large-scale initiatives
Support legislature to advance Environmental, Social, and Governance goals that contribute to the State of Georgia’splan to uses fewer resources, disturb less open space, support Atlanta’s 2035 Net Zero Energy target, provide solutions for the homeless, and guarantee conservation as well as reduction for Georgia’s coveted natural resources.
Launched Green Acres ATL Energy Park, a first of its kind, $65MM full-stream materials recycling facility intended to take a cradle-to-cradle approach to recycle materials generated by passengers, concessionaires, vendors, and employees on the ATL campus. This was ATL’s first P4-Public, Private, Philanthropic Partnerships- project joining resources in the space of environmental conservation, energy and, transportation while building living laboratories to test and prove new technologies.
Executed a comprehensive plan Sustainable Management Plan that concentrated on Zero Waste by 2020, managing a $10MM expense and capital budgets respectively, identifying potential risks, reducing energy, water, emissions by 20%, and handling overall program management to ensure success. Collaborated with C-Suite leaders externally and internally, customers, airlines, concessionaires, engineers, and architects to ensure all roads lead towards becoming one of the ‘greenest’ airports globally.
Developed and launched long-term programs, policies and initiatives that maximize resources and aim to reduce, reuse, and recycle municipal and construction commodities both at ATL and throughout the city of Atlanta.
Reported to consultants, prime contractors, executive leadership teams, and handled supply chain management for commercial and residential developments to provide sustainable construction compliance.
Background
2022-Present
Legislative Senior Policy Advisor
Sustainability & Resilience
2019-Present
IAWMA
Advisory Board - Founding Member
2013-2020
Hartsfield - Jackson
Atlanta International Airport
Resilience & Sustainability Manager: 2017 – 2019
Senior Sustainability Planner: 2013 – 2017
Recycling Coordinator: 2013
2006-2012
The Shade Tree
Group & Consultants
Principal – Project Manager
2007-2009
AT&T, Alpharetta
GA
Project Manager/Real Estate Department
Cutting edge Motivational Leader who builds and mentors high-performing teams.
Utilizing exceptional communication skills is key to fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues, executives, influencers, government officials, and stakeholders
Leadership & Vision -99%
Resilience & Sustainability -92%
Circular Economics -92%
Innovation & Disruptive Technology -85%
Program Management -90%
Digital Media
Professional awards and honors I've reached.
Project of the Year Award
Environmental Leader x2
Green Ambassador
Atlanta Falcons
Green Ambassador
World Congress of Advanced Materials
Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce E3 Awards
Honorable Mention
Inspire Atlanta, Atlanta Woman’s Foundation
Inaugural Class 2018
Testimonials
Sam Mehta
Senior Vice President at Gresham Smith
I met Liza at the Airport Going Green conference five years ago in Chicago and was blown away by her enthusiasm for sustainability and knowledge.
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Over the years we communicated about the sustainability initiatives Liza was spearheading at the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and found that she kept coming back with new, dynamic, visionary ideas. I was even more impressed with her implementation and the impact in aviation she has made in the areas of resilience and sustainability.
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Publications
September, 2019
Environmental Leader Magazine
April, 2019
Airport Magazine
April, 2017
Airport Magazine
April, 2017
Global Traveler
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