Darien Clary

As Director of Sustainability for Austin Independent School District, Darien Clary establishes districtwide sustainability strategy, performance tracking, and supports programs in green building, water & energy conservation, recycling & composting, clean & green transportation, nature access and infrastructure, and school engagement. Prior to joining AISD, Darien advanced sustainability at Austin Community College and lead community-based conservation and economic growth initiatives in the Dominican Republic for Columbia University’s Center for Environment, Economy, and Society. Darien holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Southwestern University and a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Texas. She enjoys addressing sustainability to create positive change toward conservation, responsible practices, and youth engagement.