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Portland, Or

Senior Manager for Buildings, Programs + Innovation, responsible for advancing the evolution of the Living Building Challenge, ILFI’s leading-edge sustainable building certification, as well as providing strategic support to the organization's energy and carbon, product, and organizational equity standards. Multi-faceted role has involved managing the project certification process, including providing technical support to both project teams and third-party auditors, and maintaining the online platform for project submittals and audits; collaborating across the organization to develop internal standards and processes, and provide subject matter support; engaging with industry practitioners and experts; interpreting research to reshape performance requirements and pathways; and acting as part of the core team updating program standards to propel transformation of the built environment.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Define and manage development of program resources that support project teams pursuing the Living Building Challenge (LBC), Core Green Building Certification (Core), and Living Community Challenge (LCC) standards. Manage quarterly updates to LBC handbooks including working with Division Directors to identify priority content, coordinate and conduct research, coordinate decision-making process and content development with internal subject matter experts, finalize and publish; research topics relating to LBC standard or handbook updates and program guidance as necessary; develop internal processes to enable continuous improvements to the standard; provide technical support to other ILFI programs that intersect with LBC.

Seattle, Washington

At organization devoted to the worldwide adoption of regenerative built environments, provide guidance on interpretation and evolution of programs, foster partnerships and deliver technical support on compliance and process across multiple certifications, recommend and implement process improvements, develop certification-related website content, and conduct research on select issues such as institutional and economic barriers to sustainability.

Seattle, Wa

Building Science and Green Building Specialist at innovative design-build firm, developing specifications and providing design and construction support for energy and water efficiency, building durability, healthy indoor air quality, and green storm water infrastructure. Also analyzed energy and sustainability performance of designs and building components, conducted comprehensive residential energy audits, completed research, prepared customized homeowner manuals, and coordinated firm's green building certification efforts.

Seattle

Apprentice Carpenter and Green Building Coordinator with custom builder, responsible for wide range of interior and exterior details on both new construction and remodels. Fabricated and installed stain and paint-grade trim; hung doors, windows, and siding; detailed weather-proofing, and assisted with framing and concrete work. Initiated indoor air quality training and other sustainable building resources for crew, and won local green building project grant.

Olympia, Wa

Conducted on-the-ground invasive species control and restoration of prairie landscapes on public lands and military training areas. Included selective application of herbicides and use of chainsaws and tractors, and supervision of inmate, conservation corps, and volunteer crews.

Merida, Mx

Co-authored and consulted on management plan for 6,000-acre El Zapotal Preserve in northern Yucatan, working as volunteer and conducting daily business in Spanish. Also advised on, and participated in, Site Conservation Planning process for 30,000-acre area surrounding the preserve, and compiled resulting plan.

Bristol, Fl

Undertook all phases of landscape restoration as Conservation Resources Assistant on 6300-acre preserve including: managing 85,000-plant native grass nursery; acting as core member of prescribed fire crew; carrying out rare plant, community composition, and invasive species monitoring; developing and implementing monitoring program for rare slope forest plant community, using ArcView to map out sampling zones and attribute the first year's sampling sites and results; and supervising volunteers and inmate crews.

Oakland, Ca

As Coastal Project Development Analyst at state environmental funding agency, developed, managed, and implemented projects to enhance and protect coastal habitats and preserve agricultural lands. Diverse responsibilities encompassed technical assistance and grantee coordination; evaluating grant applications for consistency with program and funding requirements; preparing and presenting funding recommendations to Coastal Conservancy Board; managing grantee and consultant contracts; pursuing outside funding; collaborating with local governments, universities, and state and federal agencies; and presenting at public meetings. Representative projects include a community-based watershed plan supporting coastal wetlands and farmland, a $4 million multi-property acquisition program to protect agricultural land and rare species habitat, and a $2 million freshwater marsh enhancement. Unique among staff in graduating from the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 80-hour community agricultural education program and authoring a 55-page wetland conservation guide for private landowners.

Bachelor Of Science, Natural Resources

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