SSDN‘s Green Minds

Ep. 41: Green Minds: EV Charging Stations

Check out our new Green Minds Podcast episode with co-host Diego J. Cancel who works for the City of Coral Gables as the Sustainability and Resiliency Supervisor, intervi

Ep. 40: Green Minds: Building Healthier Homes

In a city as historic as Charleston, balancing preservation with modern sustainability can be a challenge. In this episode of Green Minds, host Mika Gadsden (Director of

Green Minds Ep. 39: Finding Common Ground on Climate

Climate change is often described as a generational issue, but is age really what shapes how people think about climate action? The reality is more nuanced, especially in

Green Minds Ep. 38: Quietly Changing the Landscape

Dr. Shaleen Miller talks with Cameron Gonzalez, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, and Kimberly Conley, Sustainability Coordinator, with the Town of Morrisville, NC, about t

Green Minds Ep. 37: Sustainability Takeaways

Join host Diego J. Cancel from Coral Gables, Florida, as he interviews several of our SSDN members and leadership at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Interviewees share the impor

Green Minds Ep. 36: Mobility in the Southeast: Making Transportation Safe and People First

Celebrate Mobility Month this May as host Mika Gadsden, Director of Sustainability for Charleston, South Carolina, interviews Executive Director Katie Zimmerman and Direc

Green Minds Ep. 35: Sustainability and Mental Health: Supporting our Communities and Ourselves

This Earth Month, we explore the connection between sustainability work and mental health. Host Jessica Reid is joined by two guests bringing complementary perspectives.

Green Minds Ep. 34: Storm Resilience with Environmental Journalist Mark Schleifstein

🎙️ March Green Minds Podcast Coral Gables Sustainability Supervisor Diego J. Cancel and SSDN member sits down with Pulitzer Prize winning environmental journalist Mark S

Green Minds Ep. 33: Turning Glass into Sand

🎙️ February Green Minds Podcast Got glass? Get sand.   Osceola County, Florida, is doing something unique with their recycling program. They are turning their glass int

Green Minds Ep. 32: One Year In: Why Local Sustainability Needs Strong Networks

🎙️ January Green Minds Podcast This month’s episode of Green Minds features a conversation with Rob Phocas, SSDN’s new Executive Director. Rob shares with host Dr. Shal

Green Minds Ep. 31: Weathering the Storm: Climate Resilience + Recovery

How do local governments talk about resilience and recovery after hurricanes and tropical storms? In this episode, Jessica Reid from the City of Raleigh, North Carolina,

Green Minds Ep. 30: Leave the Leaves Campaigns

In this episode, interview host Dr. Robyn Byers of Charlotte, NC, interviews John Richardson and Brennan Bouma (Chapel Hill, NC) and Jackie LeBouitz (Sarasota County, FL

Green Minds Ep. 29: Sustainability and AI

AI is already transforming how we manage energy, model climate risks, and optimize city services—but it also has a growing environmental footprint. How can we use AI sust

Green Minds Ep. 28: Explore Careers in Sustainability

In this episode of Green Minds, Shaleen Miller dives into the realities of landing—and thriving—in sustainability jobs, especially in local government. From breaking int

Green Minds Ep. 27: Climate Action Planning - planning, iterations, collaboration, and funding.

In this episode, we are joined by Michelle Midanier (Atlanta, Georgia) and Leif Olson (Fayetteville, Arkansas) to talk climate action planning.  The conversation built fr

Green Minds Ep. 26: What is the benefit to joining SSDN for non-members?

In this episode, Dr. Shaleen Miller with Winston Salem and I tackle what we love about SSDN member and talk with Rebecca Coplin, Beautification Project Manager for the Ci

Green Minds Ep. 25: Communicating Technical Information

This episode is a longer one - I just couldn't cut it down any more than just shy of an hour.  Settle in and get ready for a packed episode where co-host Jessica Reid (Su

Green Minds Ep. 24 Laughable Moments (In and Out of the Office)

This episode is a dose of laughter straight from our members.  Welcome special co-host for this episode, Dr. Shaleen Miller, and I as we talk about funny moments we've ha

Green Minds Ep. 23: A Spy Revealed + What's Coming Up

This episode is a short primer for the fall season of the SSDN Green Minds podcast.  We start with host Robyn Byers sharing a quick recap from the SSDN Annual Conference,

Green Minds Ep 22: Cities, Trees, and Urban Heat - Oh My!

Join us for this half hour dedicated to trees and urban heat in an urban setting.  We are joined by Dr. Vivek Shandas with Portland State University, Victoria Aguilar - A