Green Government Podcast: Episode 9

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast: Episode 9

Interview with Scott Belcher, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America

Join us for a conversation with Scott Belcher, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation’s surface transportation system.

In this 15-minute podcast you’ll learn about intelligent transportation solutions and how they can lead to a greener and more environmentally sustainable transportation industry.

Interview with Scott Belcher, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America Join us for a conversation with Scott Belcher, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation's surface transportation system. In this 15-m" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 8

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast

Green Government Podcast: Episode 8

Interview with Ann Seltz, CEIL’s co-founder and President, and Danielle Miller Wagner, Director of Programming for the GOVgreen Conference & Expo.

Get the inside scoop on the GOVgreen Conference and Expo when you listen to this info-packed podcast with Ann Seltz, co-founder and president of CEIL, and Danielle Miller Wagner, director of programming for the GOVgreen Conference & Expo.

In this 15-minute podcast you’ll learn more about GOVgreen from the people that helped create it. You’ll hear about the educational component, which was developed by federal and military leaders to help agencies meet the mandates of Executive Order 13514. Then, hear about the forward-thinking companies providing green solutions to the federal government that will be on the exhibit floor.

Interview with Ann Seltz, CEIL's co-founder and President, and Danielle Miller Wagner, Director of Programming for the GOVgreen Conference & Expo. Get the inside scoop on the GOVgreen Conference and Expo when you listen to this info-packed podcast with Ann Seltz, co-founder and president of CEIL, and Danielle Miller Wagner, director of programming for the GOVgreen" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 7

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast

Green Government Podcast: Episode 7

Interview with Olga Dominguez, NASA

Join us as we talked with Olga Dominguez, Assistant Administrator in the Office of Strategic Infrastructure at NASA. Olga leads NASA’s infrastructure policy efforts as well as the integration of infrastructure issues in support of accomplishing NASA’s Science, Aeronautics, Space Operations, and Exploration Missions. She represents NASA’s interests externally as they relate to institutional and corporate management, and within this forum also in the international community. Dominguez also leads the NASA Ombuds Program and the Mission Support Implementation Plan.

In this interview, we talk with Olga about current and upcoming sustainability projects at NASA, as well as challenges and opportunities posed by Executive Order 13514.

Interview with Olga Dominguez, NASA Join us as we talked with Olga Dominguez, Assistant Administrator in the Office of Strategic Infrastructure at NASA. Olga leads NASA’s infrastructure policy efforts as well as the integration of infrastructure issues in support of accomplishing NASA’s Science, Aeronautics, Space Operations, and Exploration Missions. She" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 6

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast

Green Government Podcast: Episode 6

Interview with Nancy Somerville, American Society of Landscape Architects

In episode 6 of the Green Government Podcast, we chat with Nancy Somerville, Executive VP and CEO of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Since joining the Society in August 2000, Somerville has expanded ASLA’s public relations programs, increased ASLA’s presence on Capitol Hill, and enabled the Society to become a more effective advocate on sustainability, community planning, transportation, and land use issues. Somerville directs the Society’s ongoing green roof education and advocacy programs, as well as ASLA’s participation as a Founding Partner in the Sustainable Sites Initiative™.

In this interview, we chat with Nancy about the Sustainable Site Initiative, the role of landscape architecture in sustainable design, and how ASLA is working with federal agencies to address the need of Executive Order 13514.

Interview with Nancy Somerville, American Society of Landscape Architects In episode 6 of the Green Government Podcast, we chat with Nancy Somerville, Executive VP and CEO of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Since joining the Society in August 2000, Somerville has expanded ASLA’s public relations programs, increased ASLA’s presence on Capitol " data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 5

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast

Green Government Podcast: Episode 5

Interview with Kathleen Bartholomew, Department of Interior

In episode 5 of the Green Government Podcast, we chat with Kathleen Bartholomew from the Department of Interior. Kathleen is the team leader for the Department of Interior’s Environmental Management and Integration Team. She currently leads the team in implementing sustainability efforts across the Department.

In this interview, Kathleen tells us about the Department of Interior’s goals, plans and progress in implementing the Department’s Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan as required by Executive Order 13514.

Interview with Kathleen Bartholomew, Department of Interior In episode 5 of the Green Government Podcast, we chat with Kathleen Bartholomew from the Department of Interior. Kathleen is the team leader for the Department of Interior’s Environmental Management and Integration Team. She currently leads the team in implementing sustainability efforts across t" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 4

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast

Green Government Podcast: Episode 4

Interview with Crystall Merlino, Sustainable Program Manager DoD, DFD, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Environmental Office.

Join us for Episode 4 of the Green Government Podcast as we chat with Crystall Merlino. Crystall is currently the Sustainable/LEED program manager for the Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), National Capital Region/Pentagon, Department of Defense. Over the past fourteen (14) years, Crystall has led and supported large-scale government and private sector environmental and energy projects – providing project management, technical program development and implementation, regulatory and voluntary program support. She has facilitated projects on behalf of the Architect of the Capitol, the Environmental Protection Agency, National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Department of Defense, and numerous private corporations. She has developed and implemented environmental programs, metrics and acquisition strategies for government and private clients.

In this interview, Crystall share some information about DoD’s headquarters (the Pentagon), building and renovation programs and how she is helping the Pentagon and National Capital Region address environmental sustainability through its design/construction and operations and maintenance program.

Interview with Crystall Merlino, Sustainable Program Manager DoD, DFD, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Environmental Office. Join us for Episode 4 of the Green Government Podcast as we chat with Crystall Merlino. Crystall is currently the Sustainable/LEED program manager for the Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), National Capital Region/Pentagon, " data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 3

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast: Episode 3

Interview with Sam Pulcrano, Vice President of Sustainability for the United States Postal Service.

Join us for a chat with Sam Pulcrano, Vice President of Sustainability for the United States Postal Service. Sam is responsible for unifying the Postal Service’s sustainability efforts across every function and location. Sam has been instrumental in the Postal Service’s “green” environmental efforts, which have brought national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Performance Track.

In this interview, Sam speaks with us about some of the Postal Service’s recent green projects, including experimentation with new fleet vehicles, as well as the green roof on the sorting facility in Manhattan. Sam also discusses Executive Order 13514, and how the Postal Service is working to meet its goals.

Interview with Sam Pulcrano, Vice President of Sustainability for the United States Postal Service. Join us for a chat with Sam Pulcrano, Vice President of Sustainability for the United States Postal Service. Sam is responsible for unifying the Postal Service's sustainability efforts across every function and location. Sam has been instrumenta" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 2

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast: Episode 2

Interview with Melissa Gallagher-Rogers, Director Government Sector for the U.S. Green Building Council.

Join us for a chat with Melissa Gallagher-Rogers from the U.S. Green Building Council. Melissa is director of the government sector for the USGBC, and the former manager of the LEED government and higher education sector. Melissa is currently the primary liaison to agencies working to green their buildings through the LEED system.

In this interview Melissa speaks to us about the LEED green building certification system and future plans that the U.S. Green Building Council has for sustainable green buildings and communities.

Interview with Melissa Gallagher-Rogers, Director Government Sector for the U.S. Green Building Council. Join us for a chat with Melissa Gallagher-Rogers from the U.S. Green Building Council. Melissa is director of the government sector for the USGBC, and the former manager of the LEED government and higher education sector. Melissa is curre" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spacer.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Episode 1

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast: Episode 1

Interview with Ron Buckhalt, Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred program mananger

Join us for an interview with Ron Buckhalt, manager of the USDA’s BioPreferred program, a mandatory Federal procurement program that requires all Federal agencies to buy and use biobased products designated by USDA. Find out about the history of the BioPreferred program, how the USDA is addressing sustainability, and Ron’s thoughts on the future of green government.

Ron has over 40 years of communications and public policy experience, having worked as a Congressional Press Secretary, executive branch political appointee, public relations executive, communications consultant, lobbyist, radio and television newscaster, and video producer.

Interview with Ron Buckhalt, Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred program mananger Join us for an interview with Ron Buckhalt, manager of the USDA's BioPreferred program, a mandatory Federal procurement program that requires all Federal agencies to buy and use biobased products designated by USDA. Find out about the history of the BioPreferred program, how th" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GreenGovernmentPodcastIcon.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">

Green Government Podcast: Special GOVgreen Edition

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Robert Hash

Green Government Podcast: Special GOVgreen Edition

Featuring panelists Craig E. Hooks, Assistant Administrator, Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and William G. Dowd, P.E.- Director, Physical Planning Division, National Capital Planning Commission

All Federal agencies are required to submit annual Sustainability Plans starting in June 2010. The plans must outline how the agency will meet the mandates of Executive Order 13514 to conserve more, consume less and substantially reduce its carbon footprint. In this interview, representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) will talk about the key components of Sustainability Plans, including implementation, monitoring and challenges.

Featuring panelists Craig E. Hooks, Assistant Administrator, Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and William G. Dowd, P.E.- Director, Physical Planning Division, National Capital Planning Commission All Federal agencies are required to submit annual Sustainability Plans starting in June 201" data-image="http://blog.ceileadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GreenGovernmentPodcastIcon.jpg" data-site="Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership">