Experience

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  Fxcollaborative

  Nov 1999 - Oct 2005

  Architect

  I worked on The Helena, One Bryant Park, 3 Times Square.

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  Aecom

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Architect

  I worked on LAPD Headquarters and LMU Hannon Library.

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  Davis langdon

  Dec 2006 - Feb 2011

  Sustainability consultant

  I worked on Westridge School for Girls, UT Austin Experimental Science Building, Westgate Block 3, West Hollywood Library and LATTC South Campus.

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  Buro happold

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2022

  Principal

  I was a Principal at Buro Happold, and am a LEED Fellow, WELL AP, and a Fitwel Ambassador. My work focused on sustainability, resiliency, health and wellbeing and social equity strategies in the academic, cultural, commercial, aviation and healthcare sectors. I provided sustainability consulting services at the building and masterplan scales, as well as 3rd party certification management (LEED, Living Building Challenge, and WELL), post occupancy evaluation, and health and wellbeing-focused design. I split time between client and project management, business development, strategy, internal initiatives, and line management. I advised clients at the corporate and portfolio level on road maps to achieve significant sustainability goals for their organization and footprint. Show less

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  Usgbc-los angeles

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2019

  Board of directors

  I served on the USGBC-LA Board of Directors from 2013-2019 to support the Chapter and work toward the creation of a more sustainable region through education, innovation, and impactful action. During my board tenure, the board and Host Committee planned for and oversaw the Greenbuild International Convention in Los Angeles in 2016. I began volunteering with the Chapter in 2006, dedicating countless hours to help plan events, conferences, and fundraise to continue the Chapter's mission.

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  Skanska

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

  Vice president - sustainability

  I led Skanska USA Commercial Development’s strategic sustainable initiatives across the US portfolio throughout dozens of ongoing development projects. I worked with teams across the entire US portfolio to identify solutions that improve asset performance, carbon reductions, community engagement and user experience across all projects. In my role, I led the strategic vision for all initiatives and policies related to sustainability at Skanska while also working to advance the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, improving energy reuse capabilities and elevating experiential quality, my innovative approach to development projects across the country was instrumental in achieving Skanska’s sustainable development goals. Show less

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  Creighton sustainability advisors

  Mar 2024 - now

  Principal

  CSA is a woman-owned, full-service sustainability consulting firm, offering research and advisory services to assist clients in taking bold action. I created CSA to help clients advance their goals while illuminating the business case, and always through a human-centric lens. I understand the challenges and opportunities from the owner’s perspective with regards to reporting (e.g. GRESB, CDP, EU Taxonomy), auditing, carbon emission accounting, and developing climate strategies.I support teams with the tools they need to be successful around sustainability and help set ambitious goals and roadmaps for achievement. I identify solutions that improve asset performance, carbon reductions, community engagement and user experience while furthering client’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategies. I serve as a thought leader and strategic driver of initiatives and policies related to sustainability.In 2017, I created a speaker series called Collective Impact™, which brings together people who care deeply about sustainability and want to work together to help create more sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. Over the past 6 years, there have been 21 events with 24 unique organizations and firms that have partnered with us. Show less

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  Usgbc california

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior advisor, decarbonization

  I support strategic development of corporate sustainability, ESG, clean construction, Net Zero Accelerator, embodied carbon, and other initiatives of the Nonprofit. I also support Corporate Sustainability & Innovation function with white papers, best practice guides, case studies, pilot projects, and data analytics. I advise on topics, experts, and content for meeting and events, including the continued development and promotion of the Collective ImpactTM speaker series that I created.