Experience

University of Utah

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director- Infrastructure, Capital Improvements, and Sustainability

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Manager-Energy, Building Science, and Sustainability

  • Jun 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Oversee study to determine the technical and life-cycle feasibility of electrification policy for all new construction• Technical and sustainability review (HVAC, Lighting, Landscape) on over $500 million dollars worth of construction projects• Internal consulting on equity focused University wide Climate Action plan to achieve carbon neutrality• Climate Resilience task force evaluating impact on University and greater community• Overhaul of University Design Requirements used for all construction projects on campus• Adjunct professor of Architecture teaching Environmental Controls Systems Show less



Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Policy and Technical Principal- Energy Savings Assistance Program

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Oversee the long-term approach to implementing the Low-Income Energy Efficiency Regulatory Decision team • Lead the development of a coordinated approach to Tribal Nations offerings and outreach across northern California • Electrification of customers to facilitate sale of Gas Transmission Line, including advising on San Joaquin Valley proceeding • Act as the lead to integrate ESA’s resources with other separately funded programs to reach a broader audience • Diversity and Inclusion lead for 500+ employee group focusing on organizing direct coaching sessions from executives for employees from diverse backgrounds Show less



Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager-Workforce Education and Training

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  • Led Statewide Workforce Education and Training (WE&T) Strategic Planning including Stakeholder policy interaction• Managed budget of $12 million dollars and 26 staff including two publicly funded training facilities• Directed writing of 10-year regulatory funding submittal to the California Public Utilities Commission• Oversaw development of California Utility Statewide Strategic Plan including Disadvantaged Community approach• Expanded Energy Efficiency Tool Lending Library to municipal tool lending libraries and technical tool advising statewide Show less

• Supervisor-Energy Centers Commercial Team- Pacific Energy Center

  • Dec 2014 - May 2016

  -Development of On-Demand Learning Platform and Course work-Implementation of updated curriculum-Manage staff of 10 plus coordination of event planning team-Facility management

• Energy Center Strategic Analyst-Senior

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  -Statewide Investor Owned Utility Workforce Education and Training (WE&T) Regulatory filings-Liaison between California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and WE&T-On Demand Learning Platform lead-Strategic Planning for WE&T

• Energy Centers Technical Specialist - Senior

  • Nov 2010 - Mar 2014

  I teach and organize courses that help architects and contractors employ best practices in energy efficiency and durability. I coordinate classes on topical areas bringing international expertise on building design and building science. I consult on building science including building enclosure, daylighting and passive design. I manage programs that outreach to green collar workers and provide curriculum support.-Instruct on building physics and its impact on enclosure design-Consult on enclosure, building systems, and design on commercial buildings.-Jury Chair AIA SF Energy + Sustainability Awards-Technical Advisor Architecture at Zero Competition-Curriculum Development of Introductory Building Science Course for architects and contractors Show less



California College of the Arts

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  Teach Building Energy and Advanced Technology Systems. Two technology courses focusing on the technical aspects of integrating passive and active systems in architectural design. Teach Building Energy and Advanced Technology Systems. Two technology courses focusing on the technical aspects of integrating passive and active systems in architectural design.



University of San Francisco

• San Francisco

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  I am leading the development of the Environmental Controls Systems coursework at USF's department of Architecture and Community Design. The courses will focus on balancing social, environmental and human comfort in designing building assemblies and equipment. Special focus will be given to passive and low energy methods. I am leading the development of the Environmental Controls Systems coursework at USF's department of Architecture and Community Design. The courses will focus on balancing social, environmental and human comfort in designing building assemblies and equipment. Special focus will be given to passive and low energy methods.



Siegel & Strain Architects

• Intern Architect

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  Assisted in the design (drafting, detailing, diagramming, some construction management and building science advising) of small commerical buildings, private residences and civic projects, including the Yosemite Environmental Education Center. Assisted in coordinating the LEED Applications of one LEED Platinum and one LEED Gold building. Coordinated office educational series and awards submittals. Assisted in the design (drafting, detailing, diagramming, some construction management and building science advising) of small commerical buildings, private residences and civic projects, including the Yosemite Environmental Education Center. Assisted in coordinating the LEED Applications of one LEED Platinum and one LEED Gold building. Coordinated office educational series and awards submittals.



University of Oregon

• Graduate Research Fellow

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

  -Coordinated and instructed laboratory sections in Environmental Controls Systems and Building Enclosure Design -Researched and assisted in consulations at the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory. -Contributor to the 1st edition of the Green Studio Handbook, Kwok and Grondzik -Field Survey of the Seismic Readiness of State Buildings -Coordinated and instructed laboratory sections in Environmental Controls Systems and Building Enclosure Design -Researched and assisted in consulations at the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory. -Contributor to the 1st edition of the Green Studio Handbook, Kwok and Grondzik -Field Survey of the Seismic Readiness of State Buildings