Kyle Sitzman

Kyle Sitzman is a Lecturer in the Global Studies program within the School of Liberal Studies at Purchase College, State University of New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography: Urban and Regional Planning from SUNY Oneonta and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Cornell University. Professionally, he works as a Planner in the Urban Design Division of the Westchester County Planning Department, where he integrates ecological principles into community design.

• BS, Geography: Urban and Regional Planning – SUNY Oneonta
• MLA, Landscape Architecture – Cornell University

His teaching focuses on resource-waste cycles through the lens of urban systems, reflecting his interdisciplinary interest in sustainable urban development. His research interests include ecological urbanism, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and watershed management. These areas are informed by both his academic training and professional practice, particularly in the context of regional planning and sustainability.

Kyle Sitzman is actively engaged in environmental stewardship as Chair of the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Wallkill River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. This role underscores his commitment to community-based environmental action and sustainable resource management.

There are no listed scientific awards or publications in the available information.

Kyle advises on community-based environmental initiatives through his non-profit leadership, though there is no mention of formal student advising or research grants. His work bridges academic instruction with real-world planning and ecological advocacy.

He is involved with the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance, where he serves as Chair, leading efforts in watershed protection, restoration, and community engagement in the Hudson River region.