Cred MS science and technology studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; BA liberal studies, Penn State

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Livelihood Director, Office of Sustainability; co-owner, Seven Bridges Organic Brewing Supply Cooperative

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Interests Renewable energy, green power, recycling, and other sustainability initiatives

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Focus Shepherding AU’s plan for carbon neutrality for 2020

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Recent Awards O’Brien’s Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World won a 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award

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Last Book You Read The Complete Root Cellar Book by Steve Maxwell and Jennifer MacKenzie. (“I’m planning to build a root cellar in my backyard to use the earth’s natural temperatures to cool my home-brewed beer.”)

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What Keeps You Up At Night? “It’s incumbent upon us to lead climate change mitigation strategies. We’re training the next generation of leaders, and it’s critical that our students understand the problems and be a part of the solution.”

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Are You a Wonk? “If building a root cellar to save energy classifies me as a wonk… well, I think you have your answer.”

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Additional Links
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O’Brien Raises His Mug to Sustainability