Prince William County Hires New Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer

Prince William County has hired Giulia Manno as the new Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer in the Office of Executive Management. Ms. Manno has over 10 years of experience in supporting large institutions and communities in reducing their environmental footprint.

"With the passage of my 'Climate Mitigation & Resiliency Goals' resolution, this Board of Supervisors committed to meeting regional sustainability goals that tackle climate change head-on. Establishing the county's new Office of Sustainability is critical to meeting these goals. I am eager to begin working with Ms. Manno in her new role, enabling Prince William to become a leader in the fight against climate change," said Supervisor Kenny Boddye with the Occoquan District.

Ms. Manno comes to Prince William County from the World Bank where she was an Environmental Analyst in Corporate Responsibility. Previously, she was a Program and Metrics Manager in Georgetown University’s Office of Sustainability where she led efforts to create a strategic sustainability plan, and she managed national waste reduction programs with environmental non-profit, Keep America Beautiful.

“I’m pleased with the hiring of Ms. Manno, an individual whose background will serve our county well. Our new Office of Sustainability coupled with our new Sustainability Commission will finally make Prince William County eco-friendly and a leader in sustainability,” said Vice-Chair Margaret Angela Franklin of the Woodbridge District.

Ms. Manno holds a master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Studies, both from George Mason University, which will serve her well as she facilitates the creation of Prince William County’s energy and sustainability master plan. She will join Prince William County on March 21, 2022. She will kick off the first meeting of the Sustainability Commission soon after she starts in March.