Alumni in Action

Kary Sanders

Graduation Date: May, 2013Degree Received: Community, Regional, Global Development (BS), Minor in Town, City, and Regional Planning After graduating:I moved back to Lenoir, NC where I grew up and started applying for jobs. Man what a full time job it was! I landed a full time job as...

Billy Schweig

Billy graduated with a degree in Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University. His research focused primarily on development theory, renewable energy, and environmental politics. During his undergraduate years, Billy was involved in several social justice campaigns and community...

Nea Talbot

Graduation Date: May, 2011 Degree Received: Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (BS) After graduating:I relocated to the British Virgin Islands, where in conjunction with a family member established Mountain Herb & Flower, a micro-green, herb and tropical flower farm on one acre of...

David Valder

David is the Director of Energy and Sustainability at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). He manages energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, provides input for new construction and renovation projects, and directs the college's recycling efforts. Being part of a community...

Lauren Van Dyk

Graduation Date: Dec, 2009Degree Received: Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (BS) After graduating, I:Moved back to the Philadelphia suburbs to enter the workforce. After a short stint at a start-up company that failed, I started to eagerly pursue further education and a career...