Southface Energy Institute Inc

I’m participating in a company-wide walking challenge, where we’re collectively aiming to walk the distance around the world. Over the course of the challenge (April 1 through June 24), that averages out to about 11,000 steps per person per day. I’m also using this opportunity to turn my personal participation into a fundraiser for Southface, a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that’s close to my heart.

As many of you already know, sustainability and environmental responsibility have been important to me since I was young, so naturally, Southface became an organization I connected with early in my career here in Atlanta. Through advocacy, education, research, and services, Southface promotes sustainable buildings and environmental stewardship—values that deeply align with both my work and my personal convictions. For almost 50 years they’ve played a leading role in advancing climate-conscious practices across the Southeast, and their work continues to inspire me.

If you’d like to support my fundraising efforts, I’d be honored. You can sponsor me for the duration of the challenge—or even for every mile (or step!) I walk. The app I’m using provides great tracking and reporting, so I’ll be able to share progress updates along the way. This is a chance for me to stay healthy, connect with colleagues, and support a cause I deeply believe in.

Thanks so much for reading—and for cheering me on in whatever way feels right to you.