Suzanne
Pinckney

Promoting sustainability through business and personal choices

25, Charlottesville, Virginia

Suzanne Pinckney was a Jefferson Scholar and Echols Scholar during her undergraduate studies in Environmental Thought and Practice, Religious Studies, and Urban and Environmental Planning before graduating from the University of Virginia. While studying environmental ethics, policy, and faith based environmental mediation, she was able to take a graduate course in Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship that cemented her interest in the business of sustainability. This passion for sustainability was enhanced by travels in South Asia. Today she works with Sustainability Partners, Inc where she assists corporate clients like Hyatt International and Nordstrom to become better corporate citizens through Values-Driven Innovation.

She is an outdoor enthusiast, an avid rock climbing instructor, mountain biker, yoga practitioner, novice in Capoeira, and trail builder. She has just moved from Charlottesville, VA to Portland, OR where she pursues action in the local food movement and plans her next trip abroad. From February to April of 2009 she will be in Rishikesh, India where she provides her time to a charitable trust based from Parmarth Niketan Ashram. She is one of the main organizers of the International Yoga Festival held at Parmarth from March 1-7.

Suzanne Pinckney's Schools

University of Virginia, Class of 2006

Bachelors in Environmental Studies and Religion and Urban Planning

Episcopal High School, Class of 2002

Suzanne Pinckney's Companies

Sustainability Partners, Inc 2007
Research Assistant

Parmarth Niketan Ashram 2006 - 2008 - Rishikesh, India

Sevak

donated time for all purposes needed! one of the leading organizers for the International Yoga Festival, March 1-7

Suzanne Pinckney's Affiliations

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Firm in his belief that individual talent and initiative must be the chief qualifications for leadership, Thomas Jefferson envisioned the University of Virginia as a training ground for those who would take on the burdens of responsibility in a free society. The fundamental mission of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is to identify, attract, and nurture individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. We seek those with great promise, and give them sufficient financial support so they are free to develop their talents and to use them for the good of the University community. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation offers two avenues for such individuals. For undergraduates, the Jefferson Scholarship is awarded to up to thirty-five persons annually after a rigorous nomination and selection process. Demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship are the only selection criteria. Candidates for the Jefferson Graduate Fellowship come from the universe of applicants to the University's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences as well as the Darden Graduate School of Business. Approximately ten Jefferson Fellowships per year are awarded. In addition to an exceptional academic record, candidates have a passion for sharing their knowledge with a broader audience.

Suzanne Pinckney's Spaces

Sustainability Partners, Inc, Peak Experiences, Inc, The Jefferson Scholars Foundation, Blog