Amy Zimmer-Faust is an alumni of the Environmental Science and Engineering doctoral program and is currently the Director of the Wastewater Pollution Program for the Nature Conservancy’s Pacific Division. The Nature Conservancy is responsible for managing and protecting coastal and marine areas all over the Pacific through conservation and science-based restoration and management.
The program she leads is a new initiative that aims to safeguard sensitive coastal and marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on these key ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrasses, against the impacts of wastewater pollution. In this capacity, Zimmer-Faust fosters collaboration with TNC partners across the Pacific, guides fundraising initiatives, refines programmatic strategies, and provides oversight to a diverse array of projects.
Zimmer-Faust loves to do anything outside, including hiking, biking, camping, and surfing. She also loves to travel and is always on the lookout for a tasty cappuccino and pastry.