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Kai Abelkis
Kai Abelkis Sustainability Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center

Kai Abelkis is an experienced Sustainability Professional with an impressive 1,818 LinkedIn connections. They have a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare and financial services industry. Kai is skilled in Sustainable Business, Environmental Awareness, Management, Healthcare Management, and Healthcare. They possess strong leadership abilities and have a passion for galvanizing various groups and building a culture of sustainability.

Currently, Kai holds the position of Sustainability Manager at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, they are leading a team of visionaries to create an urban food processing facility called Baltimore Grow Coop. This project aims to set a groundbreaking precedent for galvanizing urban and rural farmers to reach institutional food programs. Kai is also leading the effort to support community solar gardens by investing in WeSolar, with the goal of building a 10-megawatt solar garden that meets community needs and provides opportunities for individuals to save on utility bills and contribute to a healthier planet.

Additionally, Kai has held various sustainability-related positions at reputable organizations such as Jack's Solar Garden, Premier Members Credit Union, Boulder Community Health, and Project C.U.R.E. They have a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree focused in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington, and have showcased their expertise in nonprofit organizations and corporate social responsibility. Kai's extensive experience and dedication to sustainability make them a valuable asset in the industry.

More about this expert

Full name
Kai Abelkis
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Title
Sustainability Manager
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
LinkedIn Connections
1818
Summary
Experienced Sustainability Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the health care and financial services industry. Skilled in Sustainable Business, Environmental Awareness, Management, Healthcare Management, and Healthcare. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for galvanizing various groups and building a culture of sustainability. Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.
Skills
Nonprofit Organizations Corporate Social Responsibility

Education

Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Attended in 1983 - 1986
Field of study: Journalism
Indiana State University
Attended in 1981 - 1983

Positions

University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sustainability Manager
Apr 2020 - Present

Currently working with a team of visionaries to create an urban food processing facility here in Baltimore. Baltimore Grow Coop would set a groundbreaking precedent for galvanizing urban/rural farmers to reach institutional food programs.

Currently leading the effort to support community solar gardens by investing in folks from WeSolar. The goal is to build a 10 megawatt solar garden that would meet our needs and provide opportunities for our community to save on their utility bills and the planet.

Just introduced bees to our facility. These beautiful creatures will do their thing and keep our environment healthy.
Jack's Solar Garden
Boulder County
Consultant
Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
Premier Members Credit Union
Westminster, CO
Senior Sustainability Specialist
May 2018 - Jul 2019

Coordinate, implement and promote PMCU’s Sustainability Declaration.
Implement waste reduction, energy efficiency, water efficiency, alternative transportation, and
environmentally preferable purchasing efforts.
Boulder Community Health
Boulder, colorado
Sustainability Coordinator
Oct 1999 - Apr 2018

Coordinate, implement and promote BCH’s Principles of Environmental and Recycling efforts.
Work with each department to minimize environmental impact of services. Integrated sustainable operations that save/avoid over $750,000.
Implement waste reduction, energy efficiency, water efficiency, alternative transportation, and environmental preferable purchasing efforts.
Represent Boulder Community Hospital as an active participant in a wide array of community organizations and programs. Interface with City of Boulder Environmental Departments and County Officials. Speak to local groups about BCH’s sustainable efforts.
Manage full-time interns.
Consistently come in under annual budget which ranges from $40,000 to $70,000.
Support and work with community institutions and vendors on sustainability issues such as waste reduction, renewal energy, hazardous waste, alternative transportation, and pollution prevention.
Consult with major healthcare institution nationwide to design and implement sustainable practices within the organization.
Project C.U.R.E.
Procurement Specialist
2015 - 2018

Procure and deliver medical equipment and supplies for delivery around the world.