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Lindsay Frost – Sustainability Operations Manager
Email: lgfrost@uwm.edu
As the Operations Manager for the office of Sustainability, Lindsay oversees UWM’s surplus, recycling, gardens, composting, green infrastructure, and student outreach programs. Over a decade ago while a student at UWM, Lindsay served as one of the first sustainability interns and helped in the very early days of the surplus program. She enjoys diving back into that work and facilitating the reuse of thousands of items annually and working with students across many disciplines. Lindsay previously served in AmeriCorps through Conservation Corps Minnesota where she helped restore bluff and prairie habitats throughout the Midwest, and recently implement a new AmeriCorps program at UW-Milwaukee as well. She holds a B.S. in Conservation and Environmental Science, and an M.S. in nonprofit Management and Leadership, both from UWM.
Adrian Robar – Motor Vehicle Operator – Recycling
Email: uwmsrpls@uwm.edu
Adrian joined the Office of Sustainability in 2019 as a Recycling Hauler after working previously in manufacturing for 20 years as a heavy equipment and forklift operator. He started working at the office because of how dangerous his job in manufacturing was and because he wanted to work for a company that not only was better for him, but also helped the people around him. His job as the OOS includes collecting recycling, putting it into the right receptacles, having it taken away, and more. Adrian hopes that people will see recycling more as a norm in the future as it has made a big impact on him since joining the office.
Ben Konitzer – Motor Vehicle Operator – Recycling
Ben started with the Office of Sutainability in February 2023 and brings years of experience in professional driving and management to his role on our recycling team. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with his dogs.
Nina Hartwig – Sustainability Policy Analyst
Email: hartwign@uwm.edu
Nina started working at the Office of Sustainability in 2019 after volunteering with their composting program. She worked as the campus garden and composting assistant during her time as an undergrad and graduated in 2021 with a BS in Conservation and Environmental Science. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Freshwater Science from UWM and helps to run the Student Supporting Agriculture Program through the office. This program is designed to engage students at UWM in sustainable agriculture and resiliency practices. Nina aims to provide students with the proper tools and information to help them lead more sustainable and resilient lives in the face of the climate crisis. After graduating with her MS she hopes to work in policy to protect safe drinking water sources and combat environmental injustices.