Leandro Vigna
Data Partnership and Outreach Manager for Climate Watch at World Resources Institute- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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Zoe Chance
Leandro and I worked together at Yale, and it was an absolute pleasure. He’s wicked smart and creative, also kind and a stellar communicator. I mentored him as he was mentoring his peers, and he gave the kind of feedback that brings out the best in people. And his passion for the environment had a big effect on me.
Emily Adair
Immediately upon his arrival at the Green Building Council of South Africa, Leandro became a valuable member of the team. His strong analytical capabilities and deep knowledge of Green Buildings contributed to the development of a number of innovative initiatives. Leandro is an absolute joy to work with and will be a source of inspiration to any team.
Zoe Chance
Leandro and I worked together at Yale, and it was an absolute pleasure. He’s wicked smart and creative, also kind and a stellar communicator. I mentored him as he was mentoring his peers, and he gave the kind of feedback that brings out the best in people. And his passion for the environment had a big effect on me.
Emily Adair
Immediately upon his arrival at the Green Building Council of South Africa, Leandro became a valuable member of the team. His strong analytical capabilities and deep knowledge of Green Buildings contributed to the development of a number of innovative initiatives. Leandro is an absolute joy to work with and will be a source of inspiration to any team.
Zoe Chance
Leandro and I worked together at Yale, and it was an absolute pleasure. He’s wicked smart and creative, also kind and a stellar communicator. I mentored him as he was mentoring his peers, and he gave the kind of feedback that brings out the best in people. And his passion for the environment had a big effect on me.
Emily Adair
Immediately upon his arrival at the Green Building Council of South Africa, Leandro became a valuable member of the team. His strong analytical capabilities and deep knowledge of Green Buildings contributed to the development of a number of innovative initiatives. Leandro is an absolute joy to work with and will be a source of inspiration to any team.
Zoe Chance
Leandro and I worked together at Yale, and it was an absolute pleasure. He’s wicked smart and creative, also kind and a stellar communicator. I mentored him as he was mentoring his peers, and he gave the kind of feedback that brings out the best in people. And his passion for the environment had a big effect on me.
Emily Adair
Immediately upon his arrival at the Green Building Council of South Africa, Leandro became a valuable member of the team. His strong analytical capabilities and deep knowledge of Green Buildings contributed to the development of a number of innovative initiatives. Leandro is an absolute joy to work with and will be a source of inspiration to any team.
Credentials
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Agile Foundations
LinkedInMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
eQuest + LEED Energy Modeling
Energy-Models.comSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
EDGE Expert
EDGE BuildingsJul, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
First Certificate Exam
Academia Argüello Colegio Privado TrilingüeJul, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
LEED AP O+M
USGBC-Los AngelesMar, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
LEED Green Associate
GBCIJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Green Star Existing Buildings Accredited Professional
Green Building Council South Africa -
Green Star Existing New Buildings Accredited Professional
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Green Star Interiors Accredited Professional
Green Building Council South Africa
Experience
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World Resources Institute
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United States
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Think Tanks
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Partnership and Outreach Manager for Climate Watch
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Aug 2020 - Present
Responsible for expanding program visibility and impact, and influence decision makers to advance solutions for today’s environmental challenges. Responsible for expanding program visibility and impact, and influence decision makers to advance solutions for today’s environmental challenges.
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Global Shapers Community
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Community Specialist
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Nov 2019 - Present
• Assist the local hub in the development of a general communication strategy and with the design of the outreach material. • Assist the local hub in the development of a general communication strategy and with the design of the outreach material.
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UPNDO
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United Arab Emirates
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Profit Organization Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
• Responsible for building partnerships with local and international nonprofit organizations and managing the storytelling and outreach campaigns promoting their activities. • Provide key assistant in the product development of our mobile app, design of our content and sales material and spearheading our communication strategy. • Responsible for building partnerships with local and international nonprofit organizations and managing the storytelling and outreach campaigns promoting their activities. • Provide key assistant in the product development of our mobile app, design of our content and sales material and spearheading our communication strategy.
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Grants and Scholarship Consultant
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Jan 2018 - May 2019
• Hosted weekly office hours assessing fellow graduate and doctoral students, start ups and other Yale organizations on how to effectively apply for grants and scholarships.• Managed and updated the grants and scholarship database of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
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Research And Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2018 - May 2019
• Mastering Influence and Persuasion Course - Prof. Zoe Chance• Green Buildings Course - Prof. Peter Yost• Sustainability Assessment for telecommunication company GSMA - Prof. Todd Cort• Municipal Solid Waste Management Course - Prof. Reid Liefset
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Environmental Consultant
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
• Identified innovative strategies for carbon sequestration and CO2 emissions reduction in urban areas for a major American rideshare company.• Crafted environmental assessments and cost-benefit reports on the feasibility of the projects.
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Green Building Council South Africa
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MacMillan Fellow - Environmental Consultant
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
• Developed a mapping tool and located the existing buildings in the major cities of South Africa with the highest probability to run for the “Green Star SA - Existing Building” certification in the future. • Assisted the municipality of Johannesburg in its capacity-building and creation of new policies related to sustainable precincts and urban regulations. • Acquired the following accreditations: EDGE Expert; Green Star SA Existing Building Performance, Interiors, New Buildings. • Assisted during the Water Crisis in the implementation and research of water efficiency strategies for households and businesses. Show less
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Global Talent
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May 2018 - May 2018
I was one of 1,000 top global talents selected to brainstorm and implement solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I worked with a multidisciplinary team to develop an innovative solution to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. I was one of 1,000 top global talents selected to brainstorm and implement solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I worked with a multidisciplinary team to develop an innovative solution to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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CorbisGlobal
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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Project Manager
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
• Streamlined and accelerated the coordination of a team of four architects on-site and 12 staff members remotely for the largest mixed-uses project ever taken by the firm (Seattle – 3 months). • Managed a remote team of four architects and delivered the full documentation set and BIM models for a student housing project (Denver – 6 months). • Created "Corbis Goes Green," an initiative to promote environmentally friendly practices within the company. • Spearheaded a whole-building environmental performance audit for the headquarter office. Show less
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Behnisch Architekten
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Germany
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architecture Analyst
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Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
• Drafted 2D plans, modelled 3D digital and to-scale study models, generated renders, created presentations for the offices, residencies and retail complex “Dorotheen Quartier.” • Co-created the draft and design for the “GAG Headquarters” competition, awarded third place. • Drafted 2D plans, modelled 3D digital and to-scale study models, generated renders, created presentations for the offices, residencies and retail complex “Dorotheen Quartier.” • Co-created the draft and design for the “GAG Headquarters” competition, awarded third place.
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Falabella
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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LEED Manager – Environmental Consultant
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May 2012 - Jul 2013
• Managed the LEED certification for a 70,000ft2 retail building under major renovation while still in operation. • Prepared and assigned budgets of interior renovations and infrastructure renewal. • Oversaw the correct compliance of consultants, manufacturers, construction workers and managers in regards to the LEED norms and standards. • Performed energy efficiency calculations to comply with credits. • Managed the LEED certification for a 70,000ft2 retail building under major renovation while still in operation. • Prepared and assigned budgets of interior renovations and infrastructure renewal. • Oversaw the correct compliance of consultants, manufacturers, construction workers and managers in regards to the LEED norms and standards. • Performed energy efficiency calculations to comply with credits.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Master in Environmental Management (MEM), Environmental Studies -
2017 - 2019
Yale University
Master of Environmental Management -
2009 - 2015
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Master’s Degree, Architecture -
2014 - 2014
Fachhochschule Stuttgart - Hochschule für Technik
Architecture -
2014 -
Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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