Resources 

We provide administrative and logistical support to affiliates, leadership, and research groups, including event planning, room reservations, and communications assistance such as newsletters, listservs, and directory updates.

Tara Greene, Senior Operations Administrator, provides hands-on support for ISF-sponsored and co-sponsored events, guiding projects from idea to execution. She also manages processes, internal projects, coordinates communications, and supports media efforts including promotion, newsletters, web content, and social media campaigns.

Lynne Dahmen, Senior Managing Director, supports ISF research teams by sharing funding opportunities and coordinating collaborations among faculty, staff, and external partners. She builds connections with non-profits, state agencies, researchers, sustainability organizations, and industry, and helps develop events, research projects, and special initiatives that advance sustainability.

Professor Margaret Gitau serves as the Director of ISF, providing strategic, managerial, and fiscal leadership for the Institute. She guides ISF’s overall direction, supports its research groups and leadership team, and represents the Institute across Purdue and beyond. She ensures ISF’s activities align with the priorities of Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District as well as Purdue University’s key initiatives. Working closely with ISF affiliates, she fosters new ideas, initiatives, and special projects that strengthen the Institute’s impact.

For faculty interested in developing a research focus area with ISF, please reach out to Lynne Dahmen or Margaret Gitau.

ISF staff can help with room scheduling, catering, and other event needs. To request support, please complete this form at least five weeks before your event. If shorter notice is needed, complete the form and email Senior Operations Administrator Tara Greene to check availability. Larger conferences or seminars may require additional planning time.