Professional Alliances
Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance
The Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance (LASA) is a group of alumni, faculty, and staff committed to sustainability — and its economic, environmental, and social aspects — in professions and industries of the Lehigh community.
About the Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance
The Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance (LASA) is a group of alumni, faculty, and staff committed to sustainability — the economic, environmental, and social aspects — in professions and industries of the Lehigh community.
The goals of LASA are:
- To facilitate and create opportunities for Lehigh alumni to advance their careers in sustainability-focused and sustainability-related industries.
- To strive to contribute to the on-campus academic and operational goals of the university through experiential learning opportunities.
- To generate interdisciplinary connections that strengthen the reputation and support the mission and goals of Lehigh University.
With these goals in mind, and with a strong connection to Lehigh’s Office of Sustainability, LASA members are committed to bringing their experience and expertise back to Lehigh to help shape the next generation of professionals in the field as well as helping Lehigh alumni thrive professionally.
For the past 150 years, long before the term “sustainability” became a hot topic in board rooms across the country, Lehigh had been embracing fundamental interdisciplinary concepts to educate students about cost-saving manufacturing techniques, environmentally aware material designs, and socially conscious policy practices. LASA, and its affiliates, are here to carry on this tradition of sustainability for the next 150 years and beyond.
You don’t have to fight the good fight on your own. Connect with Lehigh alumni as passionate about sustainability as you are. Meet alumni who can help you take the next step in your career, then pay it forward for other LASA members.
LASA also provides mentorship opportunities so you can help students find their way to a career in sustainability. Pass on to students what you wish you knew when you were in their shoes so that they can take the next steps toward a more sustainable future in their personal and professional lives.
Lehigh’s Office of Sustainability
Lehigh’s Office of Sustainability encourages and facilitates interdisciplinary sustainability efforts of students, faculty, and staff and initiates transformative programs that contribute to a sustainable Lehigh. Through the engagement of stakeholders at all levels of the university and across the community, the office strives to address issues of sustainability in daily life (recycling, green building, composting), while simultaneously seeking to influence the long-term sustainability of Lehigh University. By introducing long-term planning for institutional policies and programs that integrate sustainability into work, research, and learning, the office works to instill sustainable best practices across the university with the goal of significantly reducing Lehigh’s environmental footprint. To learn more, visit Lehigh's sustainability website.
Support Lehigh’s Sustainability Strategic 2030 Plan
Lehigh’s Sustainability Strategic 2030 Plan builds on Lehigh’s commitment to sustainability through six focus areas and 113 goals over the next ten years. Build a bridge between fellow alumni and the Strategic 2030 Plan by communicating what all alumni need to know to get involved. Past engagements between LASA and the Strategic 2030 Plan included an event where LASA announced the plan to the broader Lehigh alumni family.
Sustainability impacts nearly every industry and interest, including those within the Lehigh alumni network. LASA works with other professional alliances and affinity groups to show how sustainability can not only change but improve the way the world works.
Join the Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance, and connect with other Lehigh alumni in the industry via Lehigh Connects, LinkedIn and by joining our alumni network. Make LASA part of your everyday life by networking with fellow alumni, mentoring students, and even finding your next big break in sustainability-related careers.
Based upon environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic prosperity, there are countless sustainability career opportunities throughout the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Now more than ever, employers seek candidates that understand and encompass core sustainability competencies. For more resources on careers in sustainability, visit Lehigh’s careers webpage.
Meet the Leaders
Maggie Battaglin ‘16
Maggie Battaglin graduated from Lehigh University in 2016 with a degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies.
She currently serves as Housing Programs Director at the North Carolina Division of Community Revitalization, where she oversees the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program and the state's multi-family housing programs for Hurricane Helene disaster recovery. With nearly a decade of experience in disaster recovery, Maggie has previously worked for other agencies in the state and federal government and the private sector. She is passionate about solving challenging problems and building efficient, equitable programs and is committed to connecting LASA members to advance sustainability in their professions while supporting the next generation of leaders in the field. While at Lehigh, Maggie was a Gryphon and involved in other on-campus activities
Margaret Huettner ‘21 '22G
Margaret Huettner graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2021 and an MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2022, with a focus on energy.
She currently works as an Associate Engineer at The Stone House Group (SHG), an energy and facilities management consulting firm based in Bethlehem, PA. At SHG, Margaret assists with building commissioning, energy modeling, energy auditing, and sustainability and facilities assessments. She is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP). While at Lehigh, Margaret conducted energy audits through the Industrial Assessment Center, played saxophone in the Jazz orchestra, and served as Drum Major of the Marching 97.
Shreya Chawla ‘25
Shreya Chawla holds a dual degree in Environmental Science and International Relations–Economics from Lehigh University.
Shreya Chawla is an Energy Program Associate at Voltus, working with large energy users to navigate wholesale power markets, manage risk, and align procurement strategies with decarbonization goals. She holds a dual degree in Environmental Science and International Relations–Economics from Lehigh University. Her experience spans across the United Nations, Nasdaq Center, and sustainability-focused NGO's at the intersection of climate policy, ESG, and strategy.
Meghan Bacik ‘18
Meghan Bacik graduated from Lehigh University in 2018 with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
She currently serves as a Sustainability Compliance Specialist at IKEA, where she supports the implementation and development of sustainability and environmental requirements across the IKEA Americas supply chain. In this role, she works closely with suppliers and business partners to ensure the integrity, credibility, and effectiveness of the IKEA IWAY system. Meghan is a certified lead auditor for ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and has previously led the implementation of an integrated Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety Management System for a global manufacturing company. While at Lehigh, she served on the ISE Student Council and performed as a flutist and piccolo player with the Lehigh Symphonic Band and the Marching 97.
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