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Lindsay Frost – Sustainability Operations Manager
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As the Operations Manager for the office of Sustainability, Lindsay oversees UWM’s waste diversion programs (surplus, recycling, composting) along with campus gardens, natural spaces, 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, facilitating the reuse of thousands of items annually, collaborating with students across diverse disciplines, and sharing sustainability insights with the Milwaukee community. Lindsay previously served in AmeriCorps through Conservation Corps Minnesota, restoring bluff and prairie habitats throughout the Midwest, and recently implemented a new AmeriCorps program at UW-Milwaukee as well. Prior to working in the Office, she served as Engagement Manger for Milwaukee County Parks and in career services at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences. She holds a B.S. in Conservation and Environmental Science, and an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, both from UWM. For fun, she enjoys growing and sharing flowers.
Adrian Robar – Sustainability Operations Coordinator
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Adrian joined the Office of Sustainability in 2019 as a Recycling Hauler, and in 2023, he became the Sustainability Operations Coordinator, taking on day-to-day operations of the surplus program and logistics for the recycling warehouse. In Surplus, Adrian facilitates the reuse of thousands of items – furniture, supplies, and equipment – each year. Prior to UWM, Adrian worked for 20 years as a heavy equipment and forklift operator. He brings important technical skills from private manufacturing, and now is able to support sustainability efforts across the campus. Adrian hopes that people will continue to embrace recycling and reuse as a normal part of operations (and in life!), and he continues to learn more about sustainability efforts everyday. In 2023, Adrian also received a University Staff Outstanding Service Award for his unwavering commitment to helping others. Schedule an appointment to visit Adrian in Surplus!
Ben Konitzer – Recycling and Solid Waste Specialist
Ben started with the Office of Sutainability in February 2023 and brings years of experience in professional driving and management to the team. Ben is the campus’s sole recycling driver, and he collects 4-6 tons of recyclable materials from across the campus each week. Ben also manages UWM’s bulk recycling program – an initiative to support faculty & staff during retirements or moves to ensure they can easily recycle bulk quantities of paper and books. In his free time, Ben enjoys fly fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with his dogs.
Nina Hartwig – Sustainability Policy Analyst
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Nina started working at the Office of Sustainability in 2019 after volunteering with the 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. As a student, she launched the highly successful “Panther Pails” – UWM’s signature composting program. She recently earned her M.S. in Freshwater Sciences from UWM and supports a range of programs in the Office including data collection and reporting, food resiliency, and student outreach. She serves as the mentor for many student employees and has the skills to serve as a back-up for our surplus and recycling programs, too. Nina aims to provide students with the tools and information they need to lead more sustainable and resilient lives in the face of the climate crisis. In her free time, Nina enjoys ceramics, crafting, and thrifting for chairs and lamps.