Seton Hill Biology Alum Helps Businesses Embrace Sustainability Worldwide
After graduating from the Seton Hill Biology Program in 2018, Lindsey Mifsud Berger attended Chatham University for a master’s degree in sustainability. She now serves as director of sustainability and business operations at 3R Sustainability. At the Pittsburgh-based company, Berger combines her passion for the environment with her expertise in sustainability applications.
When Berger joined 3R, the company was small, but full of opportunity. She shared that this meant she was able to grow in a number of ways. Rather than focusing on one role, she helped build out the company’s processes, tools, project management systems and marketing strategies. “I grew alongside the company,” she says. Since then, the company has expanded and even created a branch office in Amsterdam.
Berger’s ability to adapt to the company’s needs was an integral part of her early-career success at 3R. Reflecting on her time at Seton Hill, Berger says that her education has helped her in unexpected ways. In addition to the academic knowledge she gained, Berger learned a number of transferable skills.
“They [biology and chemistry courses] taught me how to dissect dense, technical information and translate it into everyday language — a skill I use every single day now, breaking down complex ESG regulations and sustainability concepts for clients across a huge range of industries,” she says. “Being able to speak the language your audience actually understands, no matter how technical the underlying material is, turned out to be one of the most transferable skills I picked up in school,” Berger says.
This fall, Berger returned to The Hill as a GOLD Award recipient. The GOLD Award recognizes recent Seton Hill graduates for their exceptional early career success, community leadership, and significant personal achievements. In addition to receiving the award, she spoke as part of the Griffins On The Rise panel to share her experiences and advice with current students.
When Berger joined 3R, the company was small, but full of opportunity. She shared that this meant she was able to grow in a number of ways. Rather than focusing on one role, she helped build out the company’s processes, tools, project management systems and marketing strategies. “I grew alongside the company,” she says. Since then, the company has expanded and even created a branch office in Amsterdam.
Berger’s ability to adapt to the company’s needs was an integral part of her early-career success at 3R. Reflecting on her time at Seton Hill, Berger says that her education has helped her in unexpected ways. In addition to the academic knowledge she gained, Berger learned a number of transferable skills.
“They [biology and chemistry courses] taught me how to dissect dense, technical information and translate it into everyday language — a skill I use every single day now, breaking down complex ESG regulations and sustainability concepts for clients across a huge range of industries,” she says. “Being able to speak the language your audience actually understands, no matter how technical the underlying material is, turned out to be one of the most transferable skills I picked up in school,” Berger says.
This fall, Berger returned to The Hill as a GOLD Award recipient. The GOLD Award recognizes recent Seton Hill graduates for their exceptional early career success, community leadership, and significant personal achievements. In addition to receiving the award, she spoke as part of the Griffins On The Rise panel to share her experiences and advice with current students.