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NSS News & Updates


Sustainability-inspired Successes: Mia Davis, Pact
Mia Davis has spent her career at the forefront of safer, more sustainable consumer products. Her leadership has shaped some of the most influential brands in the clean beauty and consumer goods landscape - including Beautycounter, Credo Beauty, and most recently Ollie pet food, where she has consistently moved organizations from intention to action. But Mia’s impact extends far beyond any single company. She has been one of the nation’s strongest advocates for stronger chemi
Jaron Rothkop
Dec 10, 2025


NSS Member Highlight: Shruti Syal, Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
hruti Syal is a social ecological systems scholar-practitioner and assistant professor in the urban and regional studies and planning program at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Cristy Watkins
Dec 8, 2025


A Message from NSS Chairman Dan Brown
As we wrap up our first full year as an organization, I’m energized by the momentum this community is creating.transformations
Cristy Watkins
Dec 1, 2025


NSS Sustainability Inspired Successes: Disney Petit, LiquidDonate
So thank you all for being here. I invite you to lean in, jot down an idea or two that stretches your thinking, and bring your curiosity to the Q&A, which we will open up at the end of Disney's lecture. So without further ado, please join me in welcoming Disney Petit! Thanks so much, Kelly. It is a pleasure to be here with you all, and to introduce Liquidonate to you. Uh, if you haven't heard about us yet. So, hi everyone. As Kelly said, my name is Disney Petit. I am the foun
Jaron Rothkop
Nov 10, 2025


NSS Sustainability Journey: Jeremy Tamanini
Jeremy Tamanini is founder at Dual Citizen LLC, a US-based practice. Jeremy is a thought leader and consultant in the global sustainability space with over a decade of experience leading projects in collaboration with public, private sector, and intergovernmental partners. He started this work by creating the Global Green Economy Index ™ (GGEI), the first and leading measure of country-level green performance. The GGEI has been used by numerous partners to create bespoke g
Jaron Rothkop
Nov 2, 2025


A Message from NSS Chairman Dan Brown
The idea for the NSS grew out of a recognition that current climate and biodiversity crises require transformations
Jaron Rothkop
Sep 9, 2025


NSS Member Highlight: Omar Gadalla, Axel Johnson Inc. Global Head of Sustainability
Omar Gadalla Global Head of Sustainability Axel Johnson Inc. Give us a cross-sectoral, transdisciplinary, intersectional elevator pitch, describing what you do. At Axel Johnson Inc., I get to wear two primary hats. Part of my job is very big picture, it's making sure that sustainability is built into how our businesses grow, how we invest, and how we bring products to market. It's really a strategic view. The other half that really speaks to the engineer in me is the hands-on
Jaron Rothkop
Sep 7, 2025


Sustainability-Inspired Successes with Dr. Jason Rohr
Introducing our first Sustainability-Inspired Successes speaker, Dr. David Rohr. Hello everyone - and welcome. I’m Kelly Burton, a member...
Jaron Rothkop
Aug 22, 2025


Sustainability in Action at the 2025 NSS Conference
Hosting a sustainable conference can be a challenging task for event organizers. At large venues such as universities and conference...
Jaron Rothkop
Aug 14, 2025


NSS Sustainability Journey: Julian Agyeman
"The need to ensure a better quality of life for all, now, and into the future, in a just and equitable manner, whilst living within the limits of supporting ecosystems."
Jaron Rothkop
Aug 9, 2025


Luc Allemand of the Earth Humanity Coalition interviews NSS Board President Dan Brown.
Dan Brown - “Sustainability is a problem-oriented field that doesn’t care about disciplinary perspectives” In the interview, Dan Brown -...
Jaron Rothkop
Jul 22, 2025


A Message from NSS Chairman Dan Brown
I am excited to be addressing you in the inaugural members-only newsletter of the National Sustainability Society.
Cristy Watkins
Jun 4, 2025


Member Highlight: A conversation with NSS Member Krista Hiser
Krista Hiser is the Director of the Sustainability Education Accreditation Commission (SEAC). She is also a Professor of Composition &...
Jaron Rothkop
Jun 2, 2025


Welcome! A Message from NSS Chairman Dan Brown
I am excited to be addressing you in the inaugural members-only newsletter of the National Sustainability Society.
Dan Brown
Mar 1, 2025


Member Highlight: A conversation with NSS Member (and BOD Councilor!) Tara Leweling
Tara Leweling, former Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer, USAA; NSS Councilor Tara Leweling recently stepped down as chief...
Cristy Watkins
Feb 2, 2025
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