Connie Caldwell
Connie Caldwell, a Miami native, can remember the days when strawberry fields could be found just off the Florida Turnpike and North Kendall Drive. She credits witnessing the explosive growth of South Florida’s population and sprawl to opening her eyes to the myriad of issues and challenges unfolding with climate change. Before coming to FIU in 2009 for both her BA and Master of Public Administration (MPA), Connie volunteered for a multitude of Florida’s not-for-profits and worked for two, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Rebuild Northwest Florida. As a Program Coordinator, she is committed to/ and anticipates an expansion of FIU’s commitment to greener growth. Connie strongly believes that through greater understanding, empowerment, and opportunity individuals will make the changes that ultimately improve sustainability on a global scale.