I have been a member consistently for 12 years & have attended a conference nearly every year. I have also attended numerous Pro Tours and served as a presentation coordinator at the Boston conference. I was a finalist to present at the 2024 NESEA NYC conference with a presentation titled “A Case Study of the First Net Zero Carbon Affordable Multifamily Retrofit in New York”. I planned to discuss the design, construction, and occupancy for a 75-unit, net zero carbon, affordable housing redevelopment located in Rome, NY- a recipient of the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award. The presentation was rejected due to a disconnect between the methodology of projects in NYC and the rest of the state of NY. As a result of this experience, I would love to help expand NESEA’s influence throughout NY. It is so important to develop sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings throughout the Northeast.

The NESEA community has provided a professional home since the start of my career. As a board member, I would contribute to and serve professionals within the built environment. No matter what NESEA-sponsored event I attend, I know that I will see a colleague or friend that I am excited to catch up with both personally and professionally. The resources and information NESEA provides are invaluable to all professionals working within this industry. My current position at NEI and my remote location in Upstate New York have placed me in a unique position to bridge the gap(s) between urban, suburban, and rural design and construction of sustainable and resilient buildings. My consistent travel and network connections within rural towns throughout the Northeast as well as my significant experience with projects in both Boston and NYC, allow me to tailor my knowledge to numerous markets, project types, and professional environments.

I am most interested in NESEA's work to educate young industry professionals and in turn, to grow the sustainable building industry. Even 12 years into working within this industry, I continue to learn every day- from the things that went wrong and the things that went right- and, I am eager to use this platform to share that knowledge and to learn from others. My career thus far has provided me with numerous varying positions and experience opportunities. I have taught college students and explained sustainability to elementary school kids; I have coordinated a multifamily building’s mechanical design and tested low-flow water-use fixtures in my home. I am excited and motivated to help NESEA expand into upstate New York and educate eager professionals throughout the Northeast as we continue to be a leader in innovation and energy efficiency.