Described as compassionate and purpose-driven, Diane Pruitt is an accomplished Environmental Equity Director and community engagement strategist with 20+ years of experience leading innovative projects that promote healthy environments, community resilience and equitable quality of life..

Diane’s expertise spans environmental services, sustainability management, building certifications, stakeholder and community engagement, and operational strategy. Her leadership at 2C Mississippi has driven multimillion-dollar projects focused on urban heat island mitigation and flood resilience, funded and supported by the U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and Hilton Foundation.

Previously, Diane held a management role at Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business, where she managed a $4.0 million client portfolio and launched the company’s Healthy Buildings Certification service—personally certifying over 500,000 square feet in the real estate sector. She began her sustainability journey advising property managers and homebuilders on indoor air quality and has remained deeply committed to supporting environmental health and equity through community resilience initiatives and economic policy.

Diane’s volunteer work has always centered on improving quality of life in underserved minority communities. Early in her career, she conducted workshops for minority female-owned start-ups interested in environmental services. She also conducted leadership workshops for at-risk students in the Cities in Schools Program. Diane currently  volunteers with two community-based organizations focused on community engagement, mobilization and advocacy.

Diane combines technical knowledge, strategy, and grassroots advocacy to deliver vision with action, data with empathy, and engagement with compassion.

Dr. Unger is a seasoned environmental scientist and technical advisor with over three decades of experience advancing sustainable technologies, regulatory compliance, and environmental remediation across the public and private sectors. Currently retired, Dr. Unger served as a Technical Support Specialist at Noblis, providing strategic counsel and scientific reviews for the Department of Defense’s SERDP and ESTCP program, helping guide the innovation, demonstration, and deployment of cutting-edge environmental technologies.

Throughout his career, Dr. Unger has held senior technical roles with HydroGeoLogic, The Retec Group, and K.W. Brown and Associates, where he led major projects for the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His expertise spans RCRA compliance, hazardous waste treatment, environmental litigation support, and technology transfer for sustainable site remediation.

A trusted voice in the field, Dr. Unger has represented federal programs at national conferences, served on advisory committees, and authored key environmental guidance documents. His work continues to support national efforts in climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and the responsible implementation of innovative remediation solutions.