Ann Erhardt

Ann Erhardt, MM, ISSP-CSP is an Instructor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability. She specializes in sustainability leadership, climate change adaptation, and organizational development with a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her work emphasizes strategic partnerships, change management, and systemic change implementation.

Education:

• PhD Candidate in Community Sustainability (Michigan State University)
• Executive Education in Organizational Leadership (Harvard University)
• Master of Management (Aquinas College)
• Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business & Environmental Science (Aquinas College)
• Advanced Study Certificate in Design Process & Innovation Management (Ferris State University)

Research Interests: Climate resilience strategies, sustainable business models, process improvement frameworks, and bridging organizational sustainability gaps through collaborative approaches. Her expertise spans green infrastructure development and equitable climate action planning.

Professional Experience:

• Chief Sustainability Officer
• Director of Strategic Initiatives
• Senior Consultant for Energy & Environment
• Adjunct Faculty (Loyola University)

Advising/Grants: Currently pursuing doctoral research in community sustainability systems. No grant details provided in text. Advises through professional consulting roles.