Elise Amel is a professor of psychology and director of environmental studies at the University of St. Thomas. She has earned awards for leadership in both service-learning and undergraduate research mentoring and has co-developed and co-taught many sustainability-infused courses. Elise has successfully led efforts for systemic change at the University of St. Thomas such as adding sustainability as a university-wide strategic priority, and providing faculty development opportunities to infuse sustainability across the curriculum.