Liz York is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Associate Director for Quality and Sustainability for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Appointed as the first CSO for CDC in 2008, York establishes sustainability in CDC policy and operations, implements healthy and sustainable work environments, and facilitates staff involvement in sustainability efforts. She has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a Fellow for her work to impact health and well-being by empowering architects to build better environments.