Susanna Sutherland | Principal

In 2009, Susanna started the City of Knoxville’s first Sustainability Office with federal funds. Her work there brought in $2,480,780 in unmatched grant funds, $650,800 in new infrastructure, and are averaging annual utility bill savings of $1,392,176. In addition to building a new city office with baseline data, a strategic plan, and measurable outcomes, she contributed to field-building publications with organizations like the National Research Council.

Susanna initially entered local government to oversee final design of a waterfront redevelopment plan. She purchased property, managed construction projects, and captured $1,497,701 in funding from state and federal sources for Brownfield reclamation projects.

The first years of her career focused on watershed health. She obtained $1,500,000 in restoration grants for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Environmental Policy and Planning division. She later joined TVA’s River Operations and Environment division, scheduling river flows for the 7-state system.

Each step in the journey has shaped, moulded, and taught. Experience is actively listened to, and freely shared.