Impact

By the Numbers

College Student Solutioneers

Business Project Partners

Sustainability Projects

Female Solutioneers

Community Volunteer Hours

Employed in STEM

Since 2013, GreenLight Solutions has empowered student Solutioneers and local businesses across the globe to embrace all that sustainability has to offer. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our impact – our students, Project Partners, donors, sponsors, mentors, and community supporters. You make our impact possible.

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2022 Impact Report

There is an applied learning gap in higher education. A decade ago, our organization was founded to fill this gap. Throughout the years, our team has continued to answer the call of both students and the local business community and has expanded our programs to meet these needs. Our programs advance workforce development in sustainability.

As climate change impacts, underemployment, and disengagement in the workforce skyrocket, our work is needed now more than ever. The students and professionals that join forces with GreenLight Solutions are passionate about making meaningful change in their communities. It's crucial this untapped potential doesn't go to waste; our role is to teach the skills and tools needed to be effective sustainability change makers.

I have deep gratitude to every individual who has contributed to our decade of impact. We cannot continue our vital work without the support of our community. I challenge every reader to Get Involved: Volunteer. Donate. Sign up for our Services. Join the Team.

There is a place for everyone here at GreenLight Solutions. This organization has incredible implications for both you and I - this is our opportunity to make the GreenLight Vision a reality: a world where sustainability is both achievable and accessible for all. Help me help you maximize your impact - together we are stronger. Bring your unique strengths to the table and we will do great things together.

-Ashley Weisman, Executive Director

Impact Report

Project Portfolio

View our Project Portfolio to learn more about our hands-on Student-Led Sustainability Projects. Our dynamic team of students and professionals collaborate on the GreenLight GuideLines to transform ideas into action, implementing zero waste events, energy efficiency plans, sustainability reporting, and so much more.

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Impact Map

GreenLight Solutions Sustainability Leaders Across the Globe

Where are our Project Partners and Alumni Now? Making an impact internationally.

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Testimonials

What are our Project Partners saying about GreenLight?

Greenlight Solutions is a great concept that matches real world need with skilled students who are looking to gain real world sustainability “chops.” It's a win-win — but the biggest winner might be the planet. I don't see a reason why this simple concept can’t be easily replicated a thousand times at other colleges and universities around the world.

Ryan Johnson

Board Member, AZ Green Chamber of Commerce

Love working with you all. Three words to describe GreenLight Solutions are focused, dynamic, & excited.

Jyl Steinbeck

Executive Director, Shape Up Us

GreenLight Solutions helped to make a significant impact in how we manage our resource yard and communicate our sustainability goals to event attendees. The students were hard-working and insightful, often helping us uncover us new ways to be eco-conscious!

Rob Jameson

CTO/CMO, Arcosanti

We partnered with GreenLight Solutions to promote the Phoenix Solar Co-op. They helped us to spread the word about neighbors in Phoenix coming together to go solar as a group. The students quickly learned to present information about solar to the public. They developed and implemented a marketing plan over email, social media and in-person (pre-COVID).

Bret Fanshaw

Arizona Program Director, Solar United Neighbors

GreenLight Solutions puts forth a genuine effort to learn and collaborate on growing people and their environment. GreenLight is resilient, unyielding, persistent, determined and strong.

Darren Chapman

CEO, TigerMountain Foundation

GreenLight Solutions was a pleasure to work with! Thank you GreenLight Solutions for helping our organization understand the impacts of climate change on our infrastructure.

Mackenzie McGuffie

Sustainability Coordinator, Valley Metro

It’s great to have a dedicated group of people looking at a sustainability challenge that we don’t have the resources or capacity to pursue. GreenLight is a great organization that helps small business and organizations solve sustainability challenges while fostering a collaborative approach to real world solutions! I fully support the mission and vision of GreenLight Solutions.

Chelsea Pickett

Business Development Manager, Stardust Building Supplies

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What are students saying about GreenLight?

I was blown away by the order and depth of the organization. This is not simply a student club. This is a highly-organized, hierarchical team that enables students to gain real-world applicable experience. GLS has enhanced my collegiate experience and expanded my knowledge of sustainability outside the classroom.

Josh Verdugo

ASU Chapter President

My time with GreenLight has truly been one of the highlights of my college career. I joined during my Sophomore year hoping to gain some professional skills that would help me in the business world, and I got so much more than that! Literally every role I’ve had within GreenLight has helped prepare me for life after graduation.

Chloe Robertson

Internal Development Intern

I really enjoyed the process of working on the project throughout the semester. The GreenLight GuideLines and Leadership Team where instrumental in my group’s success.

Sam Schneider

Stardust Building Supplies Project Team

GreenLight has been such a value add to my college experience—even as a junior. This is my first semester in the organization, and my project team and interactions with leadership have been stellar. I’ve been looking for ways to get involved with ‘green’ organizations on campus as a business sustainability major, and GreenLight has hands down been what I’ve been looking for.

Michael Nelson

Phoenix Valley Metro Project Team

GreenLight is a geat place to interact and make friends, learn working on real life projects, hone your managerial and team work skills while balancing work and study.

Saylee Koli

Scottsdale Fairmont Princess Project Team

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Launching Careers of Impact

Our 350+ Alumni are leader across a wide range of industries. The vast majority are working in a sustainability-related role or organization, and 90% of our alum say their experience in GreenLight Solutions helped them be prepared for a career in sustainability.

Where are they now?

GreenLight alum are spread across the world, working in diverse organizations, making a positive difference. Below are just a few notable places where our alumni are working: