Elevate: Expanding the Reach of Environmental Law with Brandi Colander
The second episode in the Hothouse Earth Podcast’s “Elevate” miniseries features Brandi Colander JD’06. One of the first students to complete VLS’s dual degree with the Yale School of the Environment, Colander has a career that spans sectors and disciplines. Her work shows that environmental law can expand well beyond the scope of traditional environmentalism, intersecting with social justice and corporate governance. Listen as she shares inspiring career advice for women on support systems, inclusivity, disruption, confidence, and growth.
Guest:
Brandi Colander, Chief Sustainability Officer at WestRock Company
Hosts:
Jeannie Oliver, Assistant Professor and Staff Attorney
Veronica Ung-Kono, JD/MERL'21 and IEE Research Associate
Recommended Resources:
Operating with the Full Life Cycle in Mind - A Q&A with WestRock Chief Sustainability Officer Brandi Colander
Vermont Law School Dual Degree Programs