Peter Chaillé, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Public Service in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University and is the Director of Community Environmental Services. As a member of the research faculty at CPS, Peter leads projects that explore leadership development, climate governance, public policy, workforce development, sustainable industries, and innovation in higher education. He also works with organizations around the Pacific Northwest, helping build leadership and change management capacity. Prior to his role at CPS, Peter served as a teaching assistant professor in Public Administration at PSU, teaching courses in civic engagement, leadership, environment and natural resources, and nonprofit management. He has previous experience working on a range of sustainability initiatives as a science advisor to Frank Mars, President of Mars Sustainable Solutions, and has worked on global projects linking environmental conservation with poverty alleviation and sustainable business practices across the communities where Mars, Inc. operates. As a native Oregonian, Peter is committed to ensuring that our local communities are resilient and thriving.
CES Project Team
CES employs staff and highly organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated students (both graduate and undergraduates), who are interested in gaining hands-on experience developing sustainability initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, while simultaneously achieving their educational goals at PSU. CES espouses PSU’s motto Let Knowledge Serve the City by directing students to real-world challenges where classroom theories become applied solutions with real benefits for the communities in the Greater Metro area and across the State and region.
Contact CES team members at cesadmin@pdx.edu or reach the CES Director at chaille@pdx.edu