Dr. Chirico is a lifelong yellow jacket bringing over 20 years of sustainability experience as the inaugural Associate Vice President (AVP) of Sustainability at Georgia Tech. In this role, she oversees the Office of Sustainability and Utilities Management. She led the development and publication of the Institute’s first Climate Action Plan and co-led Georgia Tech’s Institute Sustainability Plan, Sustainability Next. In addition, she works across the Institute on emissions reductions, clean energy, water management, circular economy, sustainable technology and strategy. She holds a PhD in public policy from Georgia Tech, a master’s in public health (MPH) with a major in environmental health, and a Bachelor of Science in management from Georgia Tech. She is LEED GA accredited and holds certifications in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), WaterSense, Climate Action Planning, and Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP).