Rate My Professor Nicole Gorman

Nicole Gorman serves as the Custodial Services Manager within Property Services at the University of Otago, based in Dunedin, New Zealand. In this capacity, she oversees custodial operations, including cleaning services, waste management, and recycling programs across the Dunedin campus. Her responsibilities encompass coordinating efforts to divert waste from landfills, such as the operation of a food waste digester that processes waste from college kitchens and serveries into soil conditioner for university grounds. For instance, in August 2024, the digester handled 2.33 tonnes of food waste, contributing to sustainability goals by preventing approximately five tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.