Kendon Jung

Kendon Jung is a designer of zero waste enterprises and a sustainability scholar. His vision is to make sustainable futures universally accessible & usable, and empower every individual to achieve their highest potential. He has been on the forefront of desert water policy, global corporate social impact, and urban resiliency in three nationally recognized research centers. Kendon has extensive experience working local businesses, non-profits, and public agencies to achieve sustainability goals. Most notably, Kendon has led the City of Tempe's Sustainability and Resilience Commission, employing innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term visioning to help guide Tempe towards a more sustainable future.

Kendon Jung graduated from ASU with a Bachelor's in Sustainable Urban Dynamics (2013) and a Master's in Higher and Postsecondary Education (2016). He is now pursuing a doctorate to explore how design can create holistic environments that elevate sustainable lifestyles. Kendon is a versatile and driven leader that can handle the numerous and varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. He is a strategic, goal-oriented professional who thrives building new initiatives. Kendon has consistently demonstrated detail-oriented organization skills, building capacity through interdisciplinary stakeholder engagement, and cultivated scalable solutions through creative problem-solving in every aspect of his professional experiences.

But above all else, Kendon is relentless in his commitment to and pursuit of sustainable solutions for all.