Michelle Simard Joins Livable Buckhead as Sustainability Program Manager
ATLANTA – May 21, 2019 – Livable Buckhead today announced that it has hired Michelle Simard as the nonprofit organization’s sustainability 
program manager. Simard will be responsible for planning and executing Livable Buckhead’s sustainability activities and special projects to ensure the organization’s and community’s short and long-term sustainability goals are achieved.
Prior to joining Livable Buckhead, Simard worked as an attorney. She grew up in Baltimore, Md. and received her doctor of jurisprudence and certificate in environmental law from Pace Law School in New York. She lives in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood and enjoys exploring, swimming, and hiking.
“We are excited to have Michelle join Livable Buckhead,” said Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. “She brings both expertise and energy to the role, which will be critical as she helps us achieve the goals we set out in the Buckhead Sustainability Action Plan.”
Livable Buckhead and more than 30 leaders collaborated to create a sustainability plan for Buckhead, developing a hyperlocal course of action that dovetails with city, state, national and even global efforts to improve sustainability. The Buckhead Strategic Sustainability Action Plan establishes ambitious goals designed to accelerate Buckhead’s environmental, economic and social sustainability over the next three years.
To view the plan and learn more about Livable Buckhead, visit www.livablebuckhead.org.
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About Livable Buckhead
Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity of the Buckhead community. The organization achieves its mission by working cooperatively with individuals, public entities and private businesses to integrate sustainable strategies. Livable Buckhead implements programs related to greenspace, recycling, energy efficiency, commute alternatives, arts and culture, real estate development and land use. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs, visit livablebuckhead.org.
