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Natalie Hayes
Natalie Hayes
Director of Sustainability

Natalie joined Bentley University in 2012 and works to achieve the Office of Sustainability's mission to mobilize sustainable leadership in business by educating students on the business imperative of "triple-bottom line" thinking: considering social and environmental measures along with economic results. Natalie oversees two of the focus areas of our Sustainability and Climate Action Plan: Transportation and Mobility and Materials Management. These focus areas capitalize on her experience and interest in sustainable commuting, infrastructure, travel, material disposal and purchasing.

Natalie is also the architect of our Student Sustainability Leadership (SSL) Program. Our SSL program relies on students to help execute and oversee campus-wide initiatives, cultivates professional skill sets and provides hands on learning opportunities. Natalie also manages the move out donation program, known as Give 'N Go. This wildly successful program keeps tons of material out of the landfills each year by allowing students to donate unwanted items to local charities or swap them to others for reuse.

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Jordyn Garrett
Manager of Sustainability

Jordyn Garrett is a Bentley Alum who studied Economics and Sustainability. Since joining the Office of Sustainability as a full time staff member, they focus on translating ambitious sustainability goals into actionable strategies through close collaboration with facilities teams, campus leadership, students, and external partners. Jordyn’s work spans carbon neutrality planning, building electrification, financial and policy analysis and sustainability engagement. Jordyn co-manages a team of seven student interns, mentoring them through hands-on projects with a strong focus on practical implementation, stakeholder engagement, and student learning.

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Andrew James
Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager

Andrew joined Bentley’s Office of Sustainability in 2024 as the Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager. His background spans Facilities Management, Parks and Recreation, Student Housing and community‑based organizing, with experience advancing sustainability through operations, education, strategy and engagement.

Prior to Bentley, Andrew helped launch a campus sustainability living and learning community and coordinated a campus‑wide zero waste audit to assess waste minimization practices and inform data‑driven improvements. He has also partnered with local organizations, including the YWCA, ACLU and NAACP, to develop DEI‑centered educational programming. At Bentley, Andrew supports sustainability initiatives by co‑managing the Student Sustainability Leaders program and translating institutional goals into clear, inclusive and action‑oriented communications that encourage participation and impact.

Come Join Our Team!

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026 Intern

Student Sustainability Leaders

The Office of Sustainability relies on a team of 7 paid student leaders during the academic year who help execute and oversee the campus-wide initiatives that help us get closer to our community goals. The Student Sustainability Leadership (SSL) program cultivates professional skills and provides students with hands on learning opportunities, which are integral considering the increasing emphasis on sustainability in the business world. Students can apply each spring for the positions the following fall.

Th​​​​​e Office of Sustainability also employs full time students during the summer from June -- August who help run the office and prepare for the next academic year. These students are hired in early spring for the upcoming summer session.

 

sandy cai

Sandy Cai

Assistant Project Manager

Class of 2026

naeelah desanges

Naeelah Desanges

Materials Management Specialist

Class of 2027

fabiana shamis-koenig

Fabiana Shamis-Koenig

Marketing Coordinator 

Class of 2028

lauren rogers

Lauren Rogers

Content Creator

Class of 2026

dhruvi pai

Dhruvi Pai

Campus Engagement Coordinator

Class of 2026

 

john-luca haller

John-Luca Haller

Campus Engagement Coordinator

Class of 2028

justine diaz

Justine Diaz

Campus Engagement Coordinator 

Class of 2029

View this year's SSL positions descriptions