Andrew Dugan

Green Beret - US Army - 10 years of service

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MBA/MS Engineering

Andrew grew up in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.  After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy, where he was a member of the men’s Rugby Team.  Andrew was commissioned into active duty in 2013 as an infantry officer at Fort Carson Colorado.

After completing a 10-month deployment to Kosovo, Andrew continued his service by trying out for Army Special Forces, the Green Berets.  Upon completion of training, Andrew deployed twice to Syria as a Special Forces Captain.  While deployed, Andrew saw firsthand how water scarcity, putrid air conditions, and rampant disease can devastate a population.  Through his unique experiences, Andrew has vowed to take the lessons learned in the military and apply them in his pursuit of a sustainable future.

Andrew is now pursuing a dual MBA and MS in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  He aspires to drive the innovation and implementation of cutting-edge sustainable technologies and sustainability practices, be it through manufacturing, energy, or supply chain management.