Pierce Schwalb
About Pierce Schwalb
Pierce Schwalb is a Sustainability Coordinator with extensive experience in renewable energy and sustainable practices. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, focusing on climate adaptation and emissions reduction strategies.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Pierce Schwalb has served as the Sustainability Coordinator at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2019. In this role, he focuses on initiatives aimed at increasing renewable energy capacity and fleet electrification. His efforts are part of broader climate adaptation strategies designed to reduce emissions in the Anchorage area.
Previous Experience in Sustainability
Prior to his current position, Schwalb held various roles in sustainability. He worked as a Sustainability Assistant at Craft Brew Alliance for nine months in 2013-2014 and served as a Director at BIKE ANCHORAGE from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Program Coordinator at Redwood Coast Energy Authority, where he contributed to sustainable materials management and transportation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Pierce Schwalb earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sustainability Studies from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic background provides a foundation for his work in sustainability and climate change mitigation strategies.
Background in Environmental Roles
Schwalb has a diverse background in environmental roles. He worked as a US Park Ranger for the National Park Service in 2015 and held a Civicspark Fellow position at Redwood Coast Energy Authority from 2015 to 2016. His experiences span various aspects of sustainability and environmental management.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Before his career in sustainability, Pierce Schwalb was the Owner of Mount Dora Outfitters from 2012 to 2013 in the Orlando, Florida area. This entrepreneurial experience contributed to his understanding of business operations and management within the outdoor and recreational sectors.