Biography
Amy Parsons-White has been a member of the Marshall University community since 2007. She earned both her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Biological Science from Marshall University. She spent the next four years working in the Department of Biological Sciences as a research technician gaining skills in lab management. In February 2018, she took over as Sustainability Coordinator at the Marshall University Sustainability Department. Her current projects for the department include growing the bike share program, expanding the recycling program to both include glass recycling as well as increasing visibility and the number of recycling locations. She is also working to bring large-scale composting to campus that will allow for the expansion of our student gardens. Amy is looking forward to working with the surrounding community by providing community gardens, sustainable living and water conservation educational outreach, and collaborations with local groups to promote a sustainable lifestyle through education and awareness.