Dr. Sarah Kelly Honored with 2025 Greener Together Award

The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative, the university's commitment to bold climate action in operations and academics, has presented Dr. Sarah Kelly, research scientist, lecturer, and facilitator of the Energy Justice Clinic, with a Greener Together faculty award, honoring her commitment to advancing equity in energy systems through collaborative research, engaged student learning, and meaningful community partnerships.

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Professor Meredith Kelly

"At its core, the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative is about empowering innovative, cross-disciplinary work that drives progress on climate and sustainability," said Meredith Kelly, Professor of Earth Sciences, and newly appointed Faculty Director of the Climate Collaborative. "It was an absolute honor to present this award to a colleague whose scholarship so clearly embodies those values. Dr. Sarah Kelly's dedication advances our understanding of environmental challenges and inspires our community to imagine and work toward a more sustainable future."

The Energy Justice Clinic, founded by Sarah in 2021 in partnership with Maron Greenleaf, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, advances an equitable energy transition by training students in ethical, policy-informed research and fostering community partnerships. Sarah also teaches GEOG 40.04/ANTH 50.48 Energy Justice, where students examine local and international energy systems through the lens of environmental, racial, and social equity.

"It's a real honor to receive this award. To confront the immense challenge of creating a just transition, we need to do this in meaningful collaboration across college campuses and communities. I feel grateful to be recognized for facilitating this form of learning and engagement." — Dr. Sarah Kelly

Sarah also serves as an Associate Researcher with Andes Lab Sur, Universidad Austral de Chile, and holds long-term research relationships with Mapuche-Williche communities in Chile, where she has investigated hydropower, cultural cartography, and Indigenous rights.

The award was presented at an Earth Day event celebrating the one-year formation of the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative. A Greener Together faculty award was also presented to Laura Ogden, Professor of Anthropology, who recently served as special advisor to the provost on climate and sustainability and led the Climate Futures Initiative. Greener Together awards were also presented to Jacob Garland '25; Ben Stevenson '27; Frank Roberts, Associate Vice-President for Facilities Operations and Management; and Betsy Ricker, Energy Management System Engineer.