Amy Aussieker moved to Charlotte from Atlanta in 1996, and now she’s one of the city’s leaders in making it more sustainable. She serves as the executive director of Envision Charlotte, a public-private nonprofit organization that focuses on sustainability initiatives in Charlotte.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Aussieker discusses how she got into this work, why it is important to Charlotte, and what initiatives she is currently working on in Envision Charlotte’s Innovation Barn.
How Charlotte has changed in the 27 years she’s been living here.
What goes on behind closed Innovation Barn doors, which Envision Charlotte operates on Seigel Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte in collaboration with the City of Charlotte.
How Envision Charlotte decides which issue and solution to tackle next.
What our environment’s future looks like and ways we can help at home.
Advice to a younger version of herself.
Aussieker was awarded The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2020 for her efforts in reducing emissions and promoting recycling and energy efficiency.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate the unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to ledger40over40.com.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 40 Over 40 Awards. The deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Our panel of independent and wise under-40 judges will get to work soon, and we’ll honor the winners in a fun celebration in person on April 27.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Amy Aussieker.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Charlotte’s path toward sustainability, with Amy Aussieker