ABOUT - Irving Steel

Irving Steel

Irving Steel was born in Lincoln, Nebraska (Go Big Red!) and grew up in East Lyme, Connecticut attending East Lyme Public Schools. Whether it is on the trails throughout the region, or the different community organizations, Irving knows the area well and cares deeply about it and the people who reside there. He feels strongly about the future prospects of the region, and the idyllic location between New York City and Boston, as well as the beautiful shoreline. He was awarded the highest honor at East Lyme High School graduation with the Mistretta Memorial Scholarship. Later, he attended The University of Georgia graduating with a degree in International Affairs and Certificate in Global Studies. He spent a year studying at Lyon 3 Université in Lyon, France.

Irving is a “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional” (LEED AP), and has worked hard for sustainable development. Later, Irving continued his studies and earned a Masters of Public Health from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

After spending years abroad in Europe and Asia, Irving was one of the youngest ever to be awarded “40 under 40” awarded by The University of Georgia and continues his active service back to the University.