Our Team

Josh Lasky

Director of the Office of Sustainability

Josh Lasky serves as Director of the Office of Sustainability. He has dedicated his career to advancing sustainability and social impact, implementing strategic change across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Most recently, Josh served as Managing Director and Chief Strategist for LINK Strategic Partners, a GW-alumni led social impact consulting firm that works with clients to engage and empower audiences to learn, share, and take action. During his five years at LINK, the firm added 300 new clients to its portfolio and built core practice areas in sustainability, strategic planning, and organizational development. Prior to joining LINK, Josh worked to build strategic partnerships in various roles at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and held a joint-faculty staff appointment at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where he launched the university-wide sustainability initiative and served as UDC’s first instructor of Urban Sustainability. Josh holds a Master’s in public administration and a Bachelor’s in political science from GW. During his term as a Presidential Administrative Fellow, Josh served as the GW Office of Sustainability's first staff member. He is a recipient of the George Washington Award and serves as a board member of Climate Ride, a non-profit that organizes life-changing charitable outdoor adventures. Josh can be reached at [email protected].

Juliana Carvalho

Engagement Associate, Office of Sustainability

Juliana Carvalho is the Engagement Associate at the Office of Sustainability. She works with GW students, staff, and faculty to shape culture around sustainability and oversees The Loop, GW's Free Clothing Exchange, and the Eco-Reps and Green Office Network programs. Juliana earned a Master of Environmental Management degree from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Her research focused on environmental communication and community-led wildlife conservation. Prior to her time at George Washington University, she served as the Stanback Fellow at Defenders of Wildlife, researching solutions to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. Juliana holds a B.S. in Biology and Evolutionary Anthropology from Duke University. She can be reached at [email protected].

Colin O'Brien

Sustainability Associate

Colin O’Brien is a Sustainability Associate with the Office of Sustainability. He manages a variety of Zero Waste initiatives including composting, recycling, textile reuse, and Green Move Out. A graduate of the Elliott School, Colin earned a minor in Sustainability along with a B.A. in International Affairs. As a student-employee, Colin led the Eco Rep program for two years, organizing dozens of GW students around sustainability issues like reducing water and energy consumption, and significantly expanded student access to composting. He can be reached at [email protected].

Sophie Jones

Sustainability Project Associate

Sophie Jones is the Sustainability Project Associate for the Office of Sustainability. She works as the bridge between the Office of Sustainability, and various facilities offices, ensuring that projects prioritize sustainability goals. Prior to her start at GW, Sophie went to Elon University where she earned an undergraduate degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, and a minor in Business Administration. During that time, she interned with Loy Solar Farm and Common Ground EcoVillage in North Carolina, and Punta Campanella Marine Park in Campagnia, Italy. She can be reached at [email protected].

Abigail Mittendorf

Intern | Compost Programs

Abby Mittendorf interns with the Compost Educator program. Abby is majoring in Environmental Studies with minors in GIS and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).

Adelaide Dunbar

Intern | Eco-Reps

Adelaide Dunbar interns with the Eco-Reps program. Adelaide is majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in International Environmental Studies and a minor in Public Policy.

Adrianna Celtruda

Intern | GroW Garden

Adrianna is an environmental science major with a minor in GIS and currently interning under the office of sustainability as a GroW Garden Manager.

Amina Gueye

Intern | Mount Vernon Community Garden

Amina Gueye (she/her) is interning as an MVC Community Garden Manager under the Office of Sustainability. She is majoring in International affairs with a concentration in development and a minor in entrepreneurship.

Ava Hurley

Intern | Food Recovery Network

Ava Hurley is interning with the Food Recovery Network as the GWU Chapter Co-President. She is studying Environmental Science with a concentration in Ecological Management, and a minor in biology.