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Initiatives she has implemented or overseen include significant waste reduction efforts during student move-out, food waste diversion programs, 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s transition to single-stream recycling, alternative transportation programming, developing one of the first EcoRep programs in the country, and focusing on efforts to reduce the college’s greenhouse gas emissions. Payson chairs 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s Sustainability Implementation Committee which oversaw the achievement of carbon neutrality in 2018 and is now engaged in the next phase of 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s climate goals, aiming to become a fossil fuel free campus by 2042.  She is ever inspired by 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s bright and passionate students who continually advocate for a more sustainable future.  She enjoys sharing with them the planning and operational details and decision-making processes that inform 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s real world sustainability efforts. Payson appreciates working as part of a Facilities Management team dedicated to sustainability as well as collaborating with other departments on campus towards 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s broader sustainability efforts.

Keisha received a bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Studies as well as a master’s degree in Community Planning and Development, both from the University of Southern Maine. She is also a Senior Fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program.