Chalie received a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree from Marquette, in Environmental Engineering. She is a Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and holds a long-standing internship at MillerCoors in the Sustainability, Environmental Health and Safety Department. Chalie’s academic and professional work focus primarily on water pollution and management, air pollution, and sustainable practices in construction. Native to Puerto Rico, she is bilingual Spanish and English and was the president of the Latin American Student Organization on campus from 2005-2006.