Author: ieshahandfield

Laurie LaPat-Polasko, Ph.D., specializes in environmental engineering and microbiology, developing sustainable ways to biodegrade contaminants. Regarding her research, she mentioned, “Although humans care about life and wildlife and all life on the planet, our clients want to do things that are going to promote survival.” She emphasized the importance of listening to clients, their needs and how it influences their business. These clients are considered ‘clients for life.’ Laurie is the Chair of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (the largest urban preserve in the USA) Commission and she explained, “our mission as commissioners is to preserve and provide ... Read more