The IU Office of Sustainability is pleased to welcome Gabbie Orlando to the team. Gabbie is an alumna from IU Kokomo where she majored Earth Science and Sustainability, along with minors in Sociology and Political Science. During her undergraduate studies, she was a McKinney Climate Fellow and contributed to the IU Kokomo Office of Sustainability. Recently, she was a Peterson Fellow, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree in Public Affairs at IU Indianapolis.
As a sustainability manager at IU Indianapolis, Gabbie will lead initiatives that support IU’s Climate Action Plan and other areas of campus sustainability, including offering campus sustainability engagement opportunities to students, faculty, and staff.
"I’m excited to join IU’s Office of Sustainability. I am looking forward to adding capacity, supporting current and new projects, and investing in my campus and community. It’s a privilege to work alongside such inspiring and dedicated individuals as we strive to make a positive impact together!"
“Gabbie brings a fresh perspective to our team, which will be invaluable as we continue advancing sustainability on campus. Her passion for sustainability and collaborative mindset will strengthen our efforts. I am excited to welcome her and look forward to seeing the positive impact she’ll make in this role,” said Amanda Keene, Director of Campus Sustainability.