Leadership Team
Energy2028 is a true collaborative effort. Following a resolution passed by the Trustees of Middlebury in 2019, a steering committee was established to advise the President and senior leaders on the implementation and progress of the initiative.
The steering committee is co-chaired by members of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs and Facilities and is composed of individuals from all corners of campus.
In addition to the steering committee, the important steps of on-the-ground implementation are shepherded by members of Facilities and Sustainability & Environmental Affairs staff as well as a myriad of departments and organizations across the College.
Energy2028 Steering Committee
A multifaceted group of faculty, staff, students, and community members is charged with supporting the continued development of Energy2028. Each year, students are encouraged to apply for a position on the Steering Committee. We gather for public fora every year and invite the community to share progress, feedback, questions, and ideas for future development. Please reach out!
Julia Berazneva
Associate Professor of Economics
- Email:
- jberazneva@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5529
- Office:
- Warner 303
- Office Hours:
- FALL 2026: TBD, or by appointment
Minna Brown
she/her
Climate Action Program Director
- Email:
- mbbrown@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-2471
- Office:
- Hillcrest - The Orchard 118
Amy Carlin
Special Assistant to the President, Associate Director of Community Relations, and Presidential Events Specialist
- Email:
- carlin@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-3649
- Office:
- Old Chapel 101
Neil Durda
Associate Director - Mechanical & Utilities
- Email:
- ndurda@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-3082
- Office:
- Service Building
Tara Federoff
she/her
Assistant Director, Communications and Outreach
- Email:
- tfederoff@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-2536
- Office:
- Franklin Environmental Ctr Hillcrest 111
- Office Hours:
- Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm
Julia Ferrante
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
- Email:
- jferrante@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-2481
- Office:
- Old Chapel 106
Tracy Himmel Isham
She/Her/Hers
Senior Associate Director, Career Education and Experiential Learning; Career Directions: Social Impact Careers, Education, Environment and Energy, International Development, Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Email:
- thimmeli@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5102
- Office:
- Kitchel House 202
Mike Moser
Associate Vice President for Operations
- Email:
- mmoser@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5326
- Office:
- Service Building
Dean Ouellette
Energy and Technology Manager
- Email:
- douellet@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-3080
- Office:
- Service Building 113
Sustainability and Environmental Affairs
Energy2028 is a campus-wide priority, but the Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Staff is a great resource to get involved on Energy2028 and other climate and sustainability priorities.
Janet Wiseman
she/her
Assistant Director, Franklin Environmental Center
- Email:
- jwiseman@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5710
- Office:
- Franklin Env Ctr-Hillcrest 120
Tara Federoff
she/her
Assistant Director, Communications and Outreach
- Email:
- tfederoff@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-2536
- Office:
- Franklin Environmental Ctr Hillcrest 111
- Office Hours:
- Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm
Minna Brown
she/her
Climate Action Program Director
- Email:
- mbbrown@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-2471
- Office:
- Hillcrest - The Orchard 118
Megan Brakeley
she/her
Associate Director of the Knoll
- Email:
- mbrakeley@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5788
- Office:
- Franklin Environmental Ctr Hillcrest 109
- Office Hours:
- Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours - go/knollhours
Past Committee Members
Jack Byrne
he/him
Dean of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs; Director of Franklin Environmental Center
- Email:
- jmbyrne@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5043
- Office:
- Franklin Env Ctr-Hillcrest 217
Diane Munroe
she/her
Assistant Director, Community-Based Learning
- Email:
- dmunroe@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5925
- Office:
- Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest Rm. 207
Mike Roy
Dean of the Library
- Email:
- mdroy@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5490
- Office:
- Davis Family Library 250G
Frank Van Gansbeke
Executive Scholar in Residence
- Email:
- fvangansbek@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (802) 443-5932
- Office:
- Axinn 246