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Steering Committee

Steering Committee Members

The Steering Committee is responsible for the development and management of the Sustainable Cities Network. The Committee and driving force behind the network includes, ASU’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability and pioneering communities from the Valley. Together these communities and their representative, guide the Network on a monthly basis by identifying priorities, opportunities, best practices, and challenges.

Drew Bryck, City of Avondale

Drew Bryck is the Environmental and Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Avondale.

Robert Goff, City of Chandler

Robert Goff is the Utility Analyst for the City of Chandler.

Nicole Woodman, City of Flagstaff

Nicole Woodman is the Sustainability Manager for the City of Flagstaff.

Megan Sheldon, City of Glendale

Megan Sheldon is the Environmental Programs Manager for the City of Glendale.

Scott Bouchie and Laura Hyneman, City of Mesa

Scott Bouchie is the Director of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department at the City of Mesa.

Laura Hyneman is the Deputy Director of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department at the City of Mesa.

Lisa Estrada, City of Peoria

Lisa Estrada is the Economic Efficiency and Sustainability Initiative Manager at the City of Peoria.

Mark Hartman, City of Phoenix

Mark Hartman is the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Phoenix.

Tim Conner, City of Scottsdale

Tim Conner is the Environmental Initiatives Manager at the City of Scottsdale.

Bonnie Richardson, City of Tempe

Bonnie Richardson is the Principal Planner for the City of Tempe.

Leslie Ethen, City of Tucson

Leslie Ethen is the Director of the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development at the City of Tucson.

Phil McNeely, Maricopa County Air Quality Department

Phil McNeely is the Director of the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.

Meredith Simpson and Nalini Chhetri, Arizona State University

Meredith Simpson is the Chief of Staff of Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability.

Nalini Chhetri is a Senior Sustainability Scientist within the Arizona State University School of Sustainability and Faculty within ASU’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society.

Sustainable Cities Network Staff

Anne Reichman is the Director for the Sustainable Cities Network and for ASU’s Project Cities.

Erin Rugland is the Student Assistant for the Sustainable Cities Network and is an ASU student pursuing dual Bachelors of Sciences in Justice Studies and Public Policy with a concentration in Sustainability.


Sustainable Cities Network is a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability.

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