DR. ALGIE AU is a nimble, versatile, and innovative leader best known for her work in the fields of education and sustainability. Before joining FUSE, Algie chaired the DEI Strategic Planning team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Sustainability Green Team at Citrus College, Board of Directors Brockus Project Dance Company, Academic Senate at Brockus Project Dance Company, and held various governance roles across the West Coast. She has an interdisciplinary background in biological science, higher education, public health, education policy and performing arts. Her current research explores the intersectION of transportation, conservation psychology, and air quality concerning human health. She is an advocate for environmental justice [biophilic/human-centered design of sustainable and resilient work]. She loves to sit down with a good book and is passionate about dance, cats, knitting and gardening. Algie holds a doctorate in Sustainability Education from Prescott College, an M.S. in Biological Sciences, and a B.S. in Biology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.