Dano Weisbord (he/him) joined Tufts in 2022 to further Tufts’ commitment to be a higher education leader in sustainability and climate matters. He works across the university to bridge campus operations with education, co-curricular, and research activities. Dano came to Tufts from Smith College where he held the position of Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Sustainability. Dano was responsible for large-scale planning projects at Smith including the electrification and decarbonization of a thermal and electric district energy system.  Over his fourteen years at Smith, Dano also served as Director of the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability and was the College’s Founding Director of Sustainability establishing sustainability and campus planning functions.

Previously, Dano advised on corporate environmental responsibility strategy for CLF Ventures in Boston MA, where clients included international mining, energy and real-estate companies, and organized a regional wind-power industry alliance. He was a director of the Global Association of Corporate Sustainability Officers in London, and lead author on Sustainable Endowments Institute’s Greening the Bottom Line.

Dano has a Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design.

Tina Woolston (she/her) has served as the Director of Tufts University’s Office of Sustainability since 2010, spearheading efforts that have earned national recognition for waste reduction and transportation demand management. She collaborates with faculty to integrate real-world sustainability challenges into the classroom and created flagship programs like the Eco-Ambassador, Eco-Rep, and Green Office Certification, which have inspired similar initiatives nationwide. Tina developed and oversees the Green Fund, supporting community-led sustainability projects, manages Tufts’ comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories, and has led campus-wide resilience workshops. She has developed and taught sustainability courses while providing consultations to students, faculty, and staff—both at Tufts and other institutions—on creating sustainable systems. Tina also established Tufts’ first sustainability council and has advanced plans for integrating sustainability into university operations. She holds both a B.S. and M.S. from Cornell University, along with a certificate in Community Environmental Education from Tufts.

Jennifer (she/her) joined the Office of Sustainability in November 2021 leading their communications strategies to amplify the sustainability initiatives happening at all Tufts campuses. Previously, Jenn worked at a variety of environmental non-profits and throughout the Northeast focusing on communications, fundraising, and environmental education. She spent three years directing the development and marketing strategies at The Nature Connection and two years coordinating educational programming and outreach at Mass Audubon. Jenn also completed a year of AmeriCorps service leading youth education and community engagement initiatives at North County Land Trust. She earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and a minor in English from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. In her free time, Jenn enjoys getting outside on foot or a bike, trying new foods, and playing with four-legged friends. An avid animal and nature lover, Jenn brings a strong passion for the environment and the desire to engage others in sustainable action.

Ann (she/her) joined the Office of Sustainability in April 2022 as the Education and Outreach Specialist. Ann is passionate about the critical role that education and engagement can play in creating a more sustainable, climate conscious world. Ann blends her research on the ways young climate activists manage emotions around climate change with the programming she runs for the Office of Sustainability. Ann received her PhD in Sociology from Brandeis University and graduated from Siena College with a BA in Sociology and a certificate in Community Development. While at Siena, she spent four years as an AmeriCorps member through the Bonner Service Leaders Program. Ann enjoys exploring new places, spending time outside, and trying new restaurants or recipes.

Tiffany (she/her) joined the Office of Sustainability in July 2023 as Senior Administrative Coordinator for Dano Weisbord & Karen Mulder. Tiffany previously worked at Mass General Hospital as an Administrative Manager and brings over a decade of experience in project management, executive support, operations, and customer service. She shares a passion for sustainability and her background in operations and strategic planning go hand-in-hand with her role supporting the Office of Sustainability and Office of University Strategy & Program Development at Tufts. In her free time she enjoys exercise, mentoring, comedy shows, and reading. Her most recent adventures include traveling Germany and buying a new kitty!

Sustainability Interns

CORE Fellows Interns

Sierra (she/her) is a senior from Edmonds, WA majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Food Systems & Nutrition. She's passionate about environmental justice, environmental policy, and making the world more sustainable. In her free time, she's the Co-President of Cheese Club, on the e-board of Philippine Student Union, and a certified gym rat.

Camille (she/her) is a senior from Boxborough, MA majoring in Applied Environmental Studies with a focus on Sustainability, Policy, and Equity. She is particularly interested in youth environmental engagement and marine sciences. Outside of academics, she's a lover of cats, big fan of crochet, and avid podcast listener.

Communication Interns

Jem (they/them) is a first year PhD student in English at Tufts. They earned a bachelor's degree in English and Economics from Wesleyan University. Their research interests lie in 20th-century literature and queer theory. Outside of the classroom, Jem enjoys playing frisbee, listening to music, and exploring nature. Jem is excited to be a part of the communications team at the Office of Sustainability!

Andrea (she/her) is a freshman in the Combined Degree Program at Tufts currently planning on pursuing a B.A in Computer Science and a B.F.A in Studio Art. She is passionate about the overlap between technology and sustainability. Back home in Massachusetts, Andrea interned as a graphic designer at her local TV station working with multiple non-profits to bring their visions to life, and led a mural project to paint the entranceway of the local elementary school. In her free time, she enjoys developing games, going to museums, and visiting local street markets. She is deeply passionate about supporting her community and hopes to spread awareness in her position as a marketing and content intern at the Tufts Office of Sustainability.

Waste & Recycling Intern

Green Fund Intern

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