Southeast Sustainability Directors Network
Catherine Mercier-Baggett is an experienced professional in sustainability and urban planning, currently serving as the Director of Federal Technical Assistance for the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network since February 2024. Previously, Catherine held the position of Sustainability Manager for the City of Sandy Springs, where responsibilities included establishing the sustainability division and promoting environmental practices within the community. Catherine's extensive background also includes roles as Planning & Zoning Manager and Senior Planner at the Collaborative, Planner at Rockdale County, Watershed Stewardship Program Assistant at Cobb County, and various positions in planning and landscape design at Cooper Carry and Planex. Catherine's educational qualifications include a Doctorate of Public Administration in Public Policy and multiple degrees in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Biology from esteemed institutions.
Southeast Sustainability Directors Network
The Southeastern U.S. is no different than the rest of the world when it comes to dealing with the problems associated with climate change. Extreme heat, rising seas, strengthening storms, flooding, drought, and crop loss are just some of the challenges we face. The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN) addresses these problems through sustainability efforts — work that creates a healthy, clean, and more stable environment for current and future generations. We connect local government sustainability professionals throughout the region to accelerate, scale, and implement sustainable best practices so that communities are equipped to adapt to and mitigate climate change.