Sophia Moundous

Profile:

Sophia Moundous is the Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability and is responsible for education and outreach projects to encourage sustainability actions in the community. Sophia leads planning and implementation efforts for sustainability events and workshops and supports efforts to create a sustainable community across Sarasota County. Her responsibilities also include promoting energy efficiency to residents and businesses, grant program support, growing the Energy Coach volunteer program, and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners. Sophia was the Sustainability Assistant for one year before being promoted to this position. Sophia has a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Technology from Appalachian State University and is a NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate.

Posts by Sophia Moundous:

• The Sustainable Communities Workshop youth video contest
• Sow some green habits (along with some vegetables) with the Family Green Living Kit
• Providing science-based programming to schools
• Green building: Building healthy, happy, resilient communities
• Sarasota County Sustainability: 2020 Year in Review
• Take sustainability home to your family
• Workshop to foster a sustainable community by “Transforming to New Ways Forward”
• Make s’mores and explore the world of solar energy
• Watch now: DIY Energy and Water Audit Kit demo video
• Local nonprofits receive $161k in grant funds for facility upgrades