Liesel (she/her) is driven to help others thrive by building more equitable and sustainable systems. Before joining Verdis Group, Liesel served as the sustainability manager for Villanova University, where she supported sustainable operations, student engagement, communications and reporting, and classroom integration.

Liesel brings extensive expertise in systems thinking, relationship building, complex systems, and building a capacity for change. Her recent work includes conducting climate vulnerability assessments for hospital systems, creating net zero pathways and a sustainable procurement guide for zoos and aquariums, and establishing a green lab program at UNMC. She also provides sustainability implementation support to the Metropolication Airports Commission via grant writing, RFP writing, EV charging infrastructure planning, and more,

Her ability to empower communities toward sustainability is evident in her experience collaborating across age groups. While at Villanova, she managed AASHE STARS, led greenhouse gas emissions reporting, drove employee engagement, and spearheaded the planning and operations of student programs such as a bike share and campus garden.

Liesel holds an M.S. in sustainable engineering from Villanova University and a B.A. in sustainability planning and development from the University of Rochester. She has earned LEED Accreditation and a Women’s Leadership Development Certificate.

A leader with relentless enthusiasm, Liesel believes in the power of individual creativity and passion to catalyze change through collaborative problem-solving. Her Gallup Strengths are Individualization, Restorative, Futuristic, Learner, and Discipline.