Staff
Colleen FitzSimons, PMP, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C, GPR
Executive Director
Colleen is a sustainability professional who has used her technical expertise and project management experience to help project teams understand how to meet the requirements of local and state green building codes, green building certification programs and organizational sustainability goals. While managing the GreenPoint Rated green home certification program she provided educational opportunities and resources while helping Raters understand the nuances of the rating system. She brings her enthusiasm for environmentalism to every project, especially her work leading the San Diego Green Building Council.
Robert Carr, MA, LEED AP O+M, LFA, GPRO Instructor
Education & Project Manager
Robert Carr is a green building professional who specializes in working with regional municipal and non-profit organizations to make our region’s built environment more sustainable. Robert has used his experience to participate in variety of local green building and sustainability based projects, including the LEED certification 10 Balboa Park buildings and the San Diego Food Bank. He has also participated in the City of San Diego’s SD ZN3 project discussed during this webinar. Robert’s credentials include a Masters in Sustainability Leadership, LEED AP for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, and a ILFI Living Future Accreditation. Robert is an active volunteer in the San Diego community. He is a Board member for Tree San Diego, Co-Chair for the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition Messaging Working Group, and member of the SD350.
Sara Nasrallah-Fournier, GPRO
Communications Coordinator
Sara is a specialist in sustainable development and communications. She is passionate about the human impact of climate change. Sara received her master's in Standardization, Social Regulation and Sustainable Development from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. She has international non-profit experience in human rights and development.
Alessandra Konzen, GPRO O&M
Development & Fundraising Coordinator
Alessandra is a development professional who specializes in departmental restructuring and building, growth projects, and operations optimization for impact-based businesses. Her passion for human interaction with the environment is why she worked to earn a degree in sustainability and is the reason behind her commitment to working for community-based organizations.
2022 Board of Directors
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President Ravi Bajaj, WELL AP, LEED AP O+M, BD+C, ID+C Principal, ESG & Sustainability, Citadel EHS |
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Vice President Elizabeth Carmichael, AIA Principal Architect, ECOhouse Architecture |
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Treasurer Bryon Stafford President, Leland Construction |
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Secretary Tina Angeles, AIA Architect, Perkins&Will |
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Tom Abram, LEED AP, WELL AP, CEM, PE, GPRO, CWEP, CEFP Principal, Design Analytics, Integral Group |
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Daniela Deutsch, AIA Associate Professor, Head of Architecture Programs, NewSchool of Architecture and Design |
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Elektra Fike-Data Director, Tree San Diego |
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Elayne Fowler Business Growth & Operational Innovation Consultant, Saltwater-Strategies
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Angela Hansen, DBIA Project Manager, DPR Construction |
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Charles Loftland Executive Director, Uplift Institute
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Whitney Pearce, AIA Architect, Senior Associate, Miller Hull Partnership
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Chantal Sanchez, REALTOR, GREEN Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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Steven Shinn, FAIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP Studio Director, Senior Associate, Gensler |
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Charlie Trujillo, LEED Green Associate, GPRO, TRUE Advisor, EcoDistricts AP Code Compliance Associate Engineer/Analyst, NORESCO |
Leadership Committees
Residential Committee
Katie Teare - Co-chair
David Berens - Co-chair
Women in Green Committee
Steffi Reyes-Thomas - Co-chair
Jennifer Montgomery - Co-chair