Alli Rogers
I have contributed to the country's sustainability movement in a variety of unique capacities – from working with universities, to the Miss America Scholarship Organization, to the U.S. Capitol. In my most recent position, I served as the Executive Director for the Green the Capitol Program at the U.S. House of Representatives, where I worked for the last four years. The mission of Green the Capitol was to transform the U.S. Capitol to a model of sustainability and to reduce the energy usage of the U.S. House of Representatives by 50%. As a result of this historic initiative, over $5 million of American taxpayers' dollars were saved annually in reduced energy, water, and resources through the adoption of sustainable business operations.
Representing my home state as Miss Rhode Island 2006, I was the first contestant to compete in the Miss America Competition on a “Go Green!” platform. My service included working with businesses, schools, and community organizations throughout the country to learn how to save money while transitioning to sustainable business practices. My work has included bringing together diverse communities to create positive change, inspiring new audiences through positive encouragement, strategic support, and creative avenues.
It was my experience as Miss Rhode Island that led me to realize that women throughout America have an incredible opportunity to create change through the power of their voices, the power of their work, the power of their families, the power of their roles as community leaders, and the power of their pocketbooks. As a TogetherGreen Fellow, I partnered with Wild Gift in my work to support women across America in the conservation field. My vision is to empower and support other inspiring women across the country working towards environmentally and economically sustainable solutions for America.
I received my Ed.M. and A.B. from Harvard University, and I am currently working on my M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies at the U.S. Naval War College.
