Experience

Leading Edge

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President I ESG Lead

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• ESG Director

  • Apr 2021 - Nov 2022



USGBC-Los Angeles

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2019 - Present



studio one eleven

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability Director

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2021



Leading Edge

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

  For six years, Sara guided property/facility managers and building owners through the LEED certification process. Working with managers, vendors and outside consultants to provide an educational platform that truly integrates sustainability into building management. From sustainable purchasing and energy conservation to waste diversion and developing "green teams", it is Sara's goal to introduce integrative, cost effective, responsible ways of managing business and their operations. For six years, Sara guided property/facility managers and building owners through the LEED certification process. Working with managers, vendors and outside consultants to provide an educational platform that truly integrates sustainability into building management. From sustainable purchasing and energy conservation to waste diversion and developing "green teams", it is Sara's goal to introduce integrative, cost effective, responsible ways of managing business and their operations.



Sustainable Works

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing/Instructor Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  My role was to research, design, coordinate and facilitate six exhibits for Sustainable Work’s upcoming fundraiser at Bergamont Station this coming September. Following the organization’s six tracks: water, transportation, energy, waste, chemicals, and shopping, I have been utilizing case studies, EPA /municipal reports and coordinating with other local non-profits and firms to compose an entertaining and informative exhibit. My role was to research, design, coordinate and facilitate six exhibits for Sustainable Work’s upcoming fundraiser at Bergamont Station this coming September. Following the organization’s six tracks: water, transportation, energy, waste, chemicals, and shopping, I have been utilizing case studies, EPA /municipal reports and coordinating with other local non-profits and firms to compose an entertaining and informative exhibit.



Synthesis Design + Architecture

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  Product research for office library with respect to LEED requirements and efficiency goals. Agency Research and existing documentation throughout 100% CD permit submission. Renderings, illustration and layout design for marketing, non-profit presentations and various projects throughout Los Angeles. Managed specification research and organization. Product research for office library with respect to LEED requirements and efficiency goals. Agency Research and existing documentation throughout 100% CD permit submission. Renderings, illustration and layout design for marketing, non-profit presentations and various projects throughout Los Angeles. Managed specification research and organization.



USGBC-Los Angeles

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emerging Professionals Volunteer

  • 2009 - 2010



Alternative Energy Systems, Inc

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Energy Analyst

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

  Analysis of various sized projects, residential, commercial, multi-purpose and institutional facilities for LEED, ASHRAE 90.1 and Title 24 compliance energy efficiency requirements. Proficient with analysis and calculations including glazing factors, daylight and vision, indoor environmental air quality, and energy and atmosphere. Energy modeling: Input information into Energypro to calculate efficiencies. Coordination and communication with architects and engineers to complete project report. Analysis of various sized projects, residential, commercial, multi-purpose and institutional facilities for LEED, ASHRAE 90.1 and Title 24 compliance energy efficiency requirements. Proficient with analysis and calculations including glazing factors, daylight and vision, indoor environmental air quality, and energy and atmosphere. Energy modeling: Input information into Energypro to calculate efficiencies. Coordination and communication with architects and engineers to complete project report.



The Architectural Team

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Architect / Graphics

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  Oversaw LEED silver certification process in collaboration with green consultant for a historical preservation project in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Demonstrated appropriate graphics and calculations for necessary credits, assisted with historical submission drawings and 3D modeling / rendering. Agency Research for historical preservation, Affordable housing and new construction in various areas throughout New England and produced drawings throughout schematic design, design development and construction documentation for various large-scale residential projects.