Facilities Management Sustainability Team : Eco-Conscious Solutions

At UMass Amherst, sustainability isn't just a concept but a growing and evolving reality.

That's what the Facilities Management Sustainability Team is building.

We're your partners in embedding eco-conscious solutions into every corner of campus operations, and we're passionate about empowering faculty and staff to turn our grounds into a living laboratory. Alongside UMass Dining Sustainability and the School of Earth and Sustainability, we're driving real, impactful change.

Meet our Facilities Management Sustainability Team

Ezra Small

Campus Sustainability Manager

As Sustainability Manager at UMass Amherst, Ezra Small coordinates sustainability efforts across campus operations and forms interdisciplinary collaborative campus partnerships.

Laurie Simmons

Assistant Campus Sustainability Manager

Ask me about: New2U and Zero Waste, Sustainability Fellowship Program

Danush Aragonda

New2U Inventory & Pricing Coordinator

Graduate Student, Masters in Business and Analytics

As the New2U Inventory & Pricing Coordinator, Danush maintains the inventory platform and establishes creative and effective pricing strategies to keep inventory moving.

Eva Bergloff '26

Sustainability Fellow and New2U Store Manager

As a SCD Major and Sustainability Fellow, Eva Bergloff is excited about contributing to the New2U program and feels it is a big part of reinvigorating Hampden DC.

Maitri Chandrashekar '26

New2U Marketing & Events Coordinator

New2U Marketing & Events Coordinator, Maitri Chandrashekar will plan events in the store space, and collaborate with RSO's, artists, and craftmakers to create a community space.

Hannah Gould '25

Sustainability Fellow

Hannah is passionate about making UMass a sustainable and conscious university in the wake of the current climate crisis. She is excited to inspire hope and accountability during her time at UMass.

Mohammed Shahrukh

New2U Volunteer Coordinator

As the New2U Volunteer Coordinator, Mo will recruit, train and manage all volunteers for the thrift store and the spring move out collection.

Questions?

For questions regarding the UMass Facilities Management Sustainability Team, please contact our campus sustainability manager, Ezra Small.

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