Team

Jing is an MBA student with a background in the energy industry, specializing in sustainable investing, asset management, and investor relations. She is passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance sustainable solutions and create meaningful impact. Previously, she served as an NSF research assistant, working on a project to build community resilience after natural […]

Mia is the Project Manager for Trusted Tap, where she supports an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional team on a project focused on advancing a new approach for monitoring drinking water quality. Prior to joining the Center for the Environment in 2025, Mia worked at a nonprofit focused on civic education, supporting young people in becoming informed and […]

Daniel Puma serves as a communications specialist for the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, he supports both the Center for the Environment and the Office of Sustainability. Daniel develops communication strategies, creates engaging content, and implements efficient processes to effectively share the inspiring work and […]

Michael O’Toole is a research development associate for the Center for the Environment. In this role, he leads research proposal development and works collaboratively with faculty to increase the size and impact of WashU’s environmental research portfolio. This includes identifying funding opportunities, building research teams, and providing grant proposal support to increase the competitiveness of […]