Codie Sterner

Codie Sterner serves as the Sustainability Officer at the University of California, Riverside, leading the Office of Sustainability in advancing goals related to climate action, clean energy, waste diversion, water conservation, and green building. With prior experience as the Sustainability Program Manager at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Codie oversaw daily sustainability functions while managing funds, reporting policies, and drafting proposals. As a Sustainability Youth Club Advisor and Club Coordinator at Hunger at Home, Codie facilitated food distribution to those in need. Additional roles include Zero Waste Captain at Live Nation Entertainment and coordinator for The Sustainable Food Project at California State University San Marcos. Codie holds a Master of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from California State University San Marcos, alongside additional associate degrees from Palomar College.