Virginia is a seasoned environmental professional with over 23 years of experience in sustainability, having worked with consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and local governments. Throughout her career, she has served as an Environmental Educator, Sustainability Coordinator, and Consultant, dedicating her efforts to advancing the journey towards net zero in various Massachusetts communities.
She has held positions such as Environmental Educator at The Boston Harbor Association, Conservation Assistant at the Town of Brookline, and Environmental Coordinator at the Town of Dedham for 12.5 years. More recently, she has served as a Sustainability Coordinator Consultant for the Towns of Hingham and Cohasset. Virginia played a pivotal role in leading Dedham’s climate action planning process and in crafting Hingham’s Climate Action Plan.
Her expertise spans across waste reduction and recycling, stormwater management, carbon emission calculations, energy efficiency, transportation planning, and land and resource management. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience in grant writing and securing funding for sustainability initiatives.
Virginia holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Public Policy from Hobart and William Smith College. She has actively contributed to the Town of Hingham’s Energy Action Committee and is presently involved in various local sustainability endeavors in her hometown of Cohasset, MA.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Virginia enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, their two daughters, and their beloved family dog, Conway.