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Lindsey Newkirk, MSC
Director of Sustainability | Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, Human-Centered Change Leadership, ESG
Lindsey Newkirk is a seasoned sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Currently, she serves as the Sustainability Director at Elysium Events, where she focuses on developing and implementing sustainability strategies that create business value.
Career Background
Before her role at Elysium Events, Lindsey was the Director of Sustainability at Dutch Bros Coffee, where she led the creation of the company's first comprehensive sustainability strategy. This included establishing tracking for carbon and water footprints and developing sustainability goals, alongside producing the company's inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report after its public listing.12
Lindsey's extensive background includes work in various sectors such as waste reduction, green building, and sustainable event production for notable organizations like The Oregon Convention Center, Adidas, and Google’s Global Food Program.12
Education
She holds a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Oregon, with a focus on sustainable behavior change.12
Lindsey is recognized for her ability to navigate complex sustainability challenges while fostering relationships that enhance organizational impact in social and environmental domains.
