Missy Nergard

As the Director of the UW-Madison Office of Sustainability, Dr. Missy Nergard provides administrative oversight for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. She has 25 years of experience in higher education and sustainability. She is recognized for building collaborations between campus and the community to address the principles of sustainability: social equity and justice, the stewardship of natural resources, and the development of strong economies. These values are core to the mission of higher education.