Mary Odden

Mary Odden is a Data Manager and Analyst at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. In her role, she collaborates with various stakeholders to analyze and present data in accessible formats, contributing to projects that aim to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions within healthcare organizations. Notably, she participated in the Carbon Reduction Challenge, where she worked on strategies to help organizations like Catholic Health lower their carbon footprint by implementing energy-efficient solutions, such as switching to LED lighting.12

Mary Odden holds a master's degree in urban planning and is actively involved in initiatives that promote environmental sustainability. Her work emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in achieving organizational sustainability goals.13