Laudato Si' Action Platform Steering Committee
The Laudato Si' Action Platform, or LSAP, is divided into 7 working groups each focusing its sustainability initiatives on one of the 7 goals defined in Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical. These working groups are each supported by leadership from across the university. The groups and leadership are as follows:
Response to the Cry of the Earth - Peter Smith (Physics Department)
Response to the Cry of the Poor - Dr. O'neil Van Horn (Theology Department)
Ecological Economics - Julie Hoffmann (Business Analytics and Information Systems)
Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles - Marybeth Sullivan (Health and Wellness)
Ecological Education - Dr. Mollie McIntosh (Biology Department)
Ecological Spirituality - Fr. Eric Sundrup (Mission and Ministry)
Community Empowerment and Resilience - Beth Boland (Accounts Payable)
This leadership is further supported in advisory capacity by JP Parham (Student Athlete Academic Support Services), Bob Sheeran (Financial Administration/Facilities), and Tim Sundrup (University Sustainability Coordinator).