As Sustainability Officer at the City of Duluth, Mindy Granley is responsible for improvement of City policies, programs, and initiatives in support of local environmental, economic, and social systems. She works to incorporate sustainability into decision making, measure and communicate City progress, and build partnerships for change. Since joining the City of Duluth, Mindy led the creation of the City’s first Climate Action Work Plan, pushed for adoption of new performance standards for City-owned buildings, established an interdepartmental Sustainability Advisory Team, and coordinated multiple grant projects with City and community partners. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, a Master of Science in Water Resources, and is a Certified Energy Manager. She was named a Women in Energy by the Minnesota Clean Energy Resources Team. In 2022, Duluth received the Sustainable City Award from the League of Minnesota Cities, and in 2023 Mindy received a Minnesota Climate Adaptation Award.