Carol Shu
About Carol Shu
Carol Shu is a Senior Manager of Global Sustainability at The North Face, where she has worked since 2015. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Business Management and an MFA in Design, and has extensive experience in sustainability initiatives and communications.
Current Role at The North Face
Carol Shu serves as the Senior Manager of Global Sustainability at The North Face, a VF Company. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's sustainability initiatives for nine years. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainable practices within the company's operations and product development.
Education and Academic Background
Carol Shu has an extensive educational background in sustainability and design. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sustainable Business Management from Presidio Graduate School, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design from the University of California, Davis, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Design and Psychology from UC Davis, studying from 2003 to 2007.
Professional Experience at UC Davis
Carol Shu has held various roles at the University of California, Davis. She worked as an Outreach and Communications Coordinator from 2012 to 2015, where she managed communications for sustainability initiatives. She also served as a Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2012. Notably, she managed the communications for the Smoke and Tobacco Free campaign and assisted with sustainability reporting for AASHE STARS, collecting data from campus departments.
Sustainability Initiatives and Projects
Throughout her career, Carol Shu has been involved in several sustainability initiatives. At UC Davis, she developed and oversaw the Aggie Green Pledge program, aimed at promoting sustainable actions on campus. She also participated in the Campus Planning & Community Resources team, focusing on the future environmental planning of the campus. Additionally, she served on the UC Sustainability Academic Task Force, contributing to various sustainability efforts.
Early Career and Internships
Carol Shu began her professional journey as a Design Intern at MarketPlace: Handwork of India in 2011, where she worked for one month in Mumbai, India. She also co-founded and served as Co-Director of the Aggie Reuse Store from 2011 to 2012, promoting sustainability through reuse initiatives.