I currently serve as a nationally recognized subject matter expert in GSA's Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings promoting environmentally responsible decision-making related to buildings, and translating green building strategies and ideals into regulations and guidance to meet federal goals for building performance.
I am shaping the development of national codes, standards and legislation in multiple capacities –
• serving in a leadership role in developing Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings,
• developing the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings,
• analyzing green building certification systems for use by the federal government,
• strengthening GSA’s Facilities Standards to reflect leading green building practices,
• articulating federal sustainability concerns to congressional leaders and responding to their inquiries, and
• engaging in research to improve processes to achieve net-zero energy buildings and improve our knowledge of the relationship between health and buildings.