Meet the 2026–2027 leaders of Duke’s Climate Commitment Advisory Council (CCAC).
CCAC advises Duke’s leadership on climate and sustainability and helps advance the vision outlined in the Duke Climate Commitment Strategy 2030.
The full council includes faculty, staff and students whose expertise and interests align with Duke’s five climate commitment pillars: education, research, external engagement, sustainable operations and community partnerships.
CCAC is led by Toddi Steelman, vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability, and vice Chair Brian Murray, director of the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Jason Elliott of the Office of Climate and Sustainability provides logistics leadership.
Meet this year’s subcommittee leaders:
• Education: Valerie Sabol and Sandra Valnes Quammen
• Research: Doug Nowacek and Jean Philippe Gibert
• External Engagement: Lydia Olander and Mark Borsuk
• Sustainable Operations: Lindsay Batchelor and Adem Gusa