Once again, the Sustainability Committee is excited to host the ASCE Metro Indy Branch June Luncheon! Each year, the committee welcomes an inspiring professional from a local organization or company to share updates on innovative practices and the meaningful, positive impact of a sustainability-focused mindset. Last year, Rachel Baker and Michele Meyer from Resolution Group, Inc. delivered engaging presentations demonstrating how environmentally positive approaches can be both cost-effective and transformative, challenging common misconceptions. The previous year, Ryan Wilhite, Manager of Special Projects at IndyGo, discussed the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition plan. He began by sharing the fascinating history of Indianapolis' world-famous interurban traction terminal at Illinois and Market, built in 1904. The limestone eagles that adorned the terminal can still be admired outside the Indiana State Museum.
This year, Lindsey Payne, Ph.D., with the School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering at Purdue University, and appointed chair of the West Lafayette Go Greener Commission, has accepted our request to speak. She is plugged into many of the upcoming environmental concerns in West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County including water quality programs, climate action planning committees, and environmental policy boards. Bring your questions and curiosity! With such a knowledgeable speaker, it promises to be a lively conversation!
Lindsey Payne, Ph.D.
When: June 16, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (ET)
Where: The Nature Conservancy, 620 E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
