Patricia M. DeMarco, Ph.D.
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Email: demarcop6@gmail.com
Phone: (412) 708 9277
Bio
Patricia M. DeMarco is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. with a doctorate in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent a thirty -year career in energy and environmental policy in both private and public sector positions, including Commissioner of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and Demand Side Manager for the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative. She was the Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University.
Her book, titled “Pathways to Our Sustainable Future – A Global Perspective from Pittsburgh” explores positive pathways toward sustainability, based on 28 case studies in Pittsburgh. Inspired by Rachel Carson’s environmental ethic, the book was funded by the W. Clyde and Ida Mae Thurman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation. It was published by The University of Pittsburgh Press in 2017. Order the book and find a book signing event here https://patriciademarco.com/book/
She is the Executive Producer of a documentary film with Mark E. Dixon, “The Power of One Voice- A 50 Year Perspective on the Life of Rachel Carson” and has served as technical advisor for a video series with Kirsi Jansa titled “Sustainability Pioneers” https://patriciademarco.com/film-video/
On November 3, 2015, Patricia DeMarco was elected to the Forest Hills Borough Council as an At Large Member for a four year term commencing on January 4, 2016.
- Forest Hills Borough Council Member 2016-2020
- Senior Scholar, Chatham University
- Visiting Researcher and Writer, Carnegie Mellon University, Institute for Green Sciences
- Battle of Homestead Foundation – Treasurer 2018
- Board of Trustees, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 2019-2021
- Full Curriculum Vitae: Patricia M. DeMarco, Ph.D. CV
Awards
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light Visionary Award for 2018- October 27, 2018
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power &Light Award 2018 https://app.minbox.com/files/IlNPsS9
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences 2017 William R. Freudenburg Lifetime Achievement Award June 2017 https://patriciademarco.com/2017/06/26/aess-wlliam-freudenburg-lifetime-achievement-award-acceptance-moving-from-awareness-to-action/
Recent Publications
Patricia M. DeMarco. “Rachel Carson’s environmental ethic – a guide for global systems decision making.” Journal of Cleaner Production. Vol 140, Part 1, Pages 127-133. January 2017. (printed volume available) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.03.058
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652615002899
Film / Video Credits
The Power of One Voice – A 50 Year Perspective on the Life of Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson stands as a role model and an inspiration to people all over the world, even as the controversy created by her challenge to the chemical industry continues unabated. We see her life and her work in retrospect, and harken to her voice as guidance for our way forward into the challenges of this 21st century.
http://powerofonevoicefilm.com/
Sustainability Pioneers
In collaboration with documentary Film Maker Kirsi Jansa, the Sustainability Pioneers series of short videos grew from our discussions about the need to move from just protesting against Marcellus Shale to taking positive action towards sustainable energy practices.
October 2, 2014 at 10:18 am
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