About Us

 

PACES (the Program for the Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability) recognizes leadership in campus sustainability and assists departments, laboratories, and event coordinators in identifying new opportunities where they can further reduce their impact on the environment. The Green Office and Events program connects campus community members to resources that will reduce their environmental impact and increase their efficiency. Departments, faculty, students, and event coordinators all have a salient role in the sustainability movement; their choices determine whether the campus ecosystem works as it is designed and whether sustainability policies and practices are implemented correctly. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PACES team has continued to provide staff and faculty with at-home sustainability informational modules via the new Sustainable Home Office Program. All of the modules distributed in the first cycle are available in the below link. By serving as environmental consultants, we hope to help implement policies and practices to create a more sustainable campus!

About PACES

Programs that Inspire Us

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Meet Our Team

PACES Interns

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Leela Cromwell

Green Office/Events Coordinator

leelawadee@ucsb.edu

 

Hi, my name is Leela and I am a fourth year Environmental Studies major from Bowling Green, OH. I recently joined PACES as a Green Office/Events Coordinator, and I am very excited to promote sustainability within UCSB! I work to provide eco-friendly recommendations and manage environmental initiatives across departments and events. My efforts include developing trainings, coordinating workshops, and providing certifications. I am committed to sustainability in my lifestyle choices, through my decision to follow a vegetarian diet from a young age. Outside of this role, I enjoy art, thrifting, and going to the beach.