As the vice president of sustainability, Megan Chapple oversees a unique set of operational, academic, and policy responsibilities to position Georgetown University as a prominent contributor both nationally and globally in sustainability. She brings expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, urban farming, biodiversity, inclusive sustainability, environmental justice, circularity, and green buildings.

Chapple has worked as a change agent for sustainability in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she led George Washington University (GW) through its comprehensive sustainability strategy process and established the university’s reputation as a leader in sustainability. Chapple has advised F50 corporations at SustainAbility and Odwaga, managed the global business education network at World Resources Institute, led youth education for the Nature Conservancy on the southside of Chicago, served in Americorps with Public Allies Chicago, and has supported many social innovation and sustainable enterprises.

She holds a master of business administration in corporate strategy, a master’s in environmental policy from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s in environmental science from Northwestern University.