Jennifer Schwab Curriculum Vitae

Jennifer Schwab’s Curriculum Vitae

Jennifer Schwab Curriculum Vitae
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Education:

1. M.S. Urban Planning And Design (Emphasis Sustainability); University Of California, Irvine; 2009
2. Environmental Design (emphasis Sustainable Building Materials); Art Center College of Design, Pasadena; Coursework 2006-2008
3. B.S. Accounting; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; 1999

Certifications:

1. Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design Accredited Practitioner (Leed A.P.) – Commercial Interiors; Passed Exam In 2008; Accreditation Through The United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
2. Federal Aviation Administration: Licensed to Fly Cessna 172-S solo (VFR)

Work Experience:

1. Sierra Club Green Home (Acquired By Fractl, Transaction Close Oct 2013); Chief Sustainability Officer/co-founder, 2008-present; Los Angeles, Ca.  Responsible For Creation Of Content, Business Model And Marketing Of This Joint Venture With Sierra Club National, San Francisco.  Visualized Site, Developed Content, Hired Staff, Created Marketing Plan, Led Business Development And Creation Of Online Directory Of Green Suppliers And Providers.  Led Public Relations Outreach And Social Media Engagement. (Jesse Simons, [email protected] – Chief Of Staff, Sierra Club Liaison)

2. ESSESS (www.essess.com); a tech startup out of Bay Area which uses sophisticated infrared photography to identify leaks in commercial and residential buildings, pipelines, etc. Sustainability and Business Development Consultant; 2011-2012

3. EPIR (www.epir.com); Consultant on Sustainability and B to B marketing; 2011; Chicago, IL.

4. ERNST & YOUNG (www.ey.com); Federal Tax Consulting Group; Chicago, IL. (19xx-xx)

5. CREATION OF *GREEN LEADER™ professional corporate sustainability education program;  marketed and sold program to Eastman Chemical Company, administered program to 300+ Eastman managers; program currently in pipeline at three other major corporations

Publications (including live hyperlinks):

1. Developing a Lexicon for Ocean Preservation. September 17, 2013. *Huffington Post, SCGH
2. Tassajara: Louis Vuitton Goes to Woodstock. August 6, 2013. *Huffington Post
3. Mother Nature: The Omnipotent. July 19, 2013. *TED Weekends Huffington Post
4. Red, White, & Waterless. July 10, 2013. *Huffington Post, SCGH
5. Fortune Green: Consumers Won’t Pay Extra, But Companies Will. May 10, 2013. *Huffington Post, SCGH
6. Mumbai: Jenn Goes Jain. April 10, 2013. *Huffington Post, SCGH
7. World’s Most Dangerous, Sustainable Swamp.  February 11, 2013.  *Huffington Post, SCGH
8. Cape Town in 24 Hours.  January 6, 2013.  *Huffington Post
9. Diving with the Dream Team.  September 6, 2012.  *Huffington Post, SCGH
10. Slipping Green Through the Back Door.  August 15, 2012.  *Huffington Post, SCGH
11. Modern Family, Rockefeller Style. April 5, 2012. *Huffington Post, SCGH
12. NO NEWS, NO SHOES.  March 25, 2012. *SCGH, Inhabitat
13. Sundance Film Festival Highlights Best-In-Class Green Docs. March 13, 2012. *Huffington Post, SCGH
14. Going Back In Time At A Remote Eco-Resort. Feb 3, 2012. *Huffington Post
15. NIHIWATU: DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD AT THIS REMOTE ECO-RESORT. January 31, 2012. *SCGH
16. SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: MELDING IN 2012? January 3, 2012. *Inhabitat, SCGH
17. BE SUSTAINABLE BY BEING PROFITABLE. November 27, 2011. *SCGH
18. Give It Away Now. November 22, 2011. *Huffington Post
19. Netflix Subscribers See Red, But Video Streaming Is All Green. September 21, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
20. The Great Downsizing Debate Continues. July 19, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
21. Car Collecting: The Ultimate Reuse, Restore and Recycle. July 14, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
22. Downsizing — A Thousand Square Feet Per Person, A New American Standard. June 9, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
23. New York Times, Take This! May 23, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
24. Cautiously Optimistic at Laguna Niguel. April 8, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
25. Nonprofits Get Creative to Keep the Donations Coming. March 25, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
26. The Year of Living Dangerously in Power Generation. March 14, 2011. *Huffington Post
27. We Can Send a Man to the Moon, But Can’t Invent a Green Credit Card!? March 3, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
28. Sundance Explores The Last Mountain. February 4, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
29. I’ll Have the Can, Hold the Cups. January 27, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
30. The Detroit Auto Show: Sure Looks Green to Me. January 18, 2011. *Huffington Post, SCGH
31. The Cutting Edge In Green Home Power Is Here. December 13, 2010. *Huffington Post
32. E-Readers Versus Old Fashioned Books — Which Is Greener? December 9, 2010. Good Morning America, ABC News
33. Is Yingli the Next Solar Superpower? November 29, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
34. TEDx: Plastic Is the New Smoking. November 16, 2010. *Huffington Post
35. White Christmas — How About a Green Thanksgiving? November 10, 2009. Good Morning America, ABC News
36. Soaking Up the Sun. October 20, 2010.  Good Morning America, ABC News
37. The Business of Water, the Business of Trash. October 13, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
38. Global Warming Solutions Act. October 5, 2010. *SCGH
39. Green Beer, But It’s Not St. Patrick’s Day. August 3, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
40. I Can See Clearly Now… Not!? September 21, 2010. *Huffington Post
41. Time to Bag the Bags. August 27, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
42. Tesla: An Electrifying Experience, but not for Every Man. July 20, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
43. Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability. July 7, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
44. The Black and White on Going Green. June 24, 2010. *Huffington Post
45. Eco Friendly Products to Try — And Which Ones to Avoid. June 24, 2010. *SCGH
46. Kathy Ireland: Green Times Three. June 10, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
47. Christie’s Green Auction: All That Glitters Is Green. May 4, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
48. Fortune Brainstorm Green 2010: A Conference for the Environment. April 28, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
49. Sustainability Goals: Gotta Start Small to Go Big. April 9, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
50. ECO:nomics — Creating Environmental Capital. March 10, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
51. Fight the Foam: Join the Packaging Police. Feb 24, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
52. Chrissie Hynde’s Organic Ohio. February 5, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
53. Eva Longoria: A Celeb Who’s Green Beyond the Rhetoric. Feb 1, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
54. City Center: Green Isn’t Suppose to Be This Gorgeous. January 15, 2010. *Huffington Post, SCGH
55. It’s Greener than You Think Down Under. January 4, 2010. *Huffington Post
56. Australia’s Sustainability Initiatives: An Environmentalist’s Tour. January 4, 2010. *SCGH
57. The New Millenium’s Emerald City: The City Center. December 21, 2009. *Huffington Post
58. America’s New Eco Luxury HotSpot: Las Vegas City Center. December 21, 2009. *SCGH
59. It’s a Bird! It’s A Plane! No, actually, it’s Tons of Carbon?!December 9, 2009. *Huffington Post
60. Environmentally Friendly Air Travel is Soon To Come. December 9, 2009. *SCGH
61. Park City, Utah: This Park is Not So Green. November 12, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
62. WHITE CHRISTMAS — HOW ABOUT A GREEN THANKSGIVING? November 10, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
63. What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas (And Goes Green?) October 20, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
64. Should Mayor Bloomberg Run, Bike or Chopper? October 9, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
65. Taking a Haircut for Our Grandchildren. October 1, 2009. *Huffington Post
66. Which is the Most Sustainable Country in the World? The Least? October 1, 2009. *SCGH
67. We’re Still Light Years Away.  September 22, 2009. *Huffington Post
68. Sustainable, Green Buildings: Are We There Yet? September 22, 2009. *SCGH
69. Renewable Energy — Not in My Backyard! September 11, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
70. Funds for Fridges. September 4, 2009. *Huffington Post
71. New Energy Efficiency Rebates for Appliances. September 4, 2009. *SCGH
72. Made in Japan, Made in China, Made in Korea — Is Solar the Car Industry’s Act Two? August 28, 2009. *Huffington Post
73. How Do American Made Solar Panels Compete with Foreign Competitors? August 28, 2009. *SCGH
74. Air and Water: A Right or Privilege for all Citizens? August 20, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
75. Gray Water – Going Gray to Get Green. August 14, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
76. Beware The Drywall. August 14, 2009. *Huffington Post, SCGH
77. The Green Movement is Color Blind. July 29, 2009. *SCGH
78. Wal-Mart’s Green Rating System. July 17, 2009. *SCGH

Republished: Inhabitat.com, HealthyHouseInstitute.com, LOHAS, BlogHer, Intent.com, Living Green, Sierra Club Climate Crossroads.

Teaching; Presentations; Research: 

Professional Sustainability training program created and taught for Corporate Clients.

• INTRO TO SUSTAINABILITY, AUGUST 2011 (LAS VEGAS, NV) AND JUNE 2012 (CAPELLE, NETHERLANDS; MIAMI, FL), GREEN LEADER PROGRAM
• Megatrends, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• Life Cycle Assessment, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• Economics of Green, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• The Green Consumer, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• Green Communications, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• Eco-labels and Certifications, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) and June 2012 (Capelle, Netherlands; Miami, FL), Green Leader Program
• Green Terminology, August 2011 (Las Vegas, NV)

Presentations/Lectures/Papers/Concerts/Exhibitions: (i.e. keynote/invited presentations, performances delivered at conferences, workshops, symposiums, seminars and/or other relevant events completed regionally, nationally and internationally) Title of Presentation: Leapfrog the Old, In with the New: 10 Game-changing Technologies for the Developing World Conference/Event: Global CSR Congress Location: Mumbai, India Date: February 2013 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Keynote Session, Roundtable Discussion of Energy and the Environment Conference/Event: California Clean Energy Roundtable Location: Montage in Laguna Beach, CA Date: October 2012 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Energy mapping through thermal imaging technology and AI – MIT/Eye-R Conference/Event: Milgard Innovation Symposium Location: San Diego, CA Date: May 2012 Not Refereed   Title of Presentation: Keynote Speech: Addressing Diversity in Environmental Messaging Conference/Event: Vanguard University Environmental Sustainability Conference Location: Orange County, CA Date: January 2012 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Jennifer Schwab and Boise Thomas Co-host Opportunity Green Conference/Event: Opportunity Green Location: Los Angeles, CA Date: November 2011 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Moderator of Intelligent Building Redefines ‘Smart’ – Challenges, Myths and Successes Conference/Event: Opportunity Green Location: Los Angeles, CA Date: November 2011 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Panel member “Innovation to Action” – Sustainable solutions for our cities Conference/Event: Evergreen Brickworks Location: Toronto, Canada Date: September 2011 Refereed   Title of Presentation: The Eco-Label and Certifications Shakeout Conference/Event: Sustainable Brands Location: Monterey, CA Date: June 2011 Refereed   Title of Presentation: Turning a Green Blog into a Business Conference/Event: BlogWorld Location: New York, NY Date: May 2011 Not Refereed   Title of Presentation: The Green Consumer Conference/Event: Go Green Expo L.A. Location: Los Angeles, CA Date: January 2010 Not Refereed Title of Presentation: Launching a Social Entrepreneurship Conference/Event: The Center for Land, Environment, and Natural Resources at the University of California Location: Irvine, CA Date: May 2009 Refereed

Media Appearances: Print

• CNN MONEY. DODGE THE DRAFT AND CUT HOME HEATING COSTS. SEPTEMBER 26, 2011. “IF YOU CAN EASILY SLIDE A SHEET OF PAPER BETWEEN A DOOR (EXTERIOR, BASEMENT, OR ATTIC) AND ITS FRAME, IT NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING, SAYS JEN SCHWAB.” READ THE ARTICLE HERE.
• The Christian Science Monitor. Energy-efficient homes, courtesy of federal tax credit. October 18, 2010. “In these times, people may not look to do something aesthetic with their homes, or buy furniture or do anything that represents excess,” said Jennifer Schwab. Read the article here.
• Fox News. Graduation Gowns Made from Recycled Plastic Water Bottles. May 24, 2010. “I think it’s great in concept but when looking at graduation gowns, how many more times are you really going to use them. It would make more sense to just have a great reuse and rental program in place that uses healthy dry cleaning processes to actually reuse them year to year,” said Jennifer Schwab of the Sierra Club. Read the article here.
• AP Associated Press. Green graduation: Gowns now recycle or biodegrade. May 2, 2010. Ensuring that students return their gowns is key, because otherwise companies are just replacing bottles in landfills with fabric in landfills, said the Sierra Club’s Jennifer Schwab. Read the article here.
• CBC News. Consumer lights could get boost from green technology. April 21, 2010. “I believe that so far, LED light manufacturers have over-promised and under-delivered [to consumers],” says Jennifer Schwab. Read the article here.
• She knows Living. More Green In Your Pocket. March 24, 2010. According to Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for Sierra Club Green Home, using the services of a tailor may be a greener and less expensive option than buying a new wardrobe. Read the article here.
• Forbes. Go Green And Stay In The Black. March 8, 2010. You can buy office furniture made from recycled materials (expensive), or you can buy desks and chairs recycled through thrift stores (cheap). Yet another option: “Find a neighbor who is closing their business–unfortunately there are plenty of those,” says Jennifer Schwab. Read the article here.
• Examiner. What Can Sierra Club Green Home Do For You? March 1, 2010. Home and Living is happy to announce an interview with Jennifer Schwab. Read the article here.
• Star-Telegram. 2010. Sierra Club Green Home’s Jennifer Schwab gives advice on green living made easy. Star-Telegram talked to Jennifer Schwab about the best ways to go green this year. With her help, they have come up with ways you can help save energy, water and landfills this year — without a lot of pain.
• Consumers Digest. February 2010. Jennifer Schwab was quoted as a national recycling expert by mentioning, “When there are fewer buyers, recyclables are often dumped in landfills, warehouses, junkyards and incinerators.” To see more of what Jennifer had to say about “The Great Illusion”, as it pertains to recycling today in America, visit this month’s Consumers Digest. Download PDF here.
• Aol’s Shelter Pop. 4 Products That Aren’t As Green As They Claim. January 19, 2010. Jennifer Schwab explains how to tell if a product isn’t as green as it claims to be. Read the article here.
• Colorado Springs Independent. Getting Green in the Springs. January 4, 2010. Jennifer Schwab speaks about new green trends and affordable ways to save money on bills.
• Blisstree.Com. Spring Green Your Home for $40 or Less. 2010. The article highlights tips from SCGH and Jennifer Schwab on going green this spring for under $40. Read the article here.
• CNBC. Attention Shoppers: Solar Panels, Now on Aisle 5. December 11, 2009. Sierra Club Green Home’s Jennifer Schwab is interviewed by CNBC about the introduction of do-it-yourself solar panel installation kits at Lowe’s home improvement stores. Read the article here.
• New Jersey Life Magazine. Living Green: Furnishing Your Home. 2010. Recently we spoke with Sierra Club Director of Sustainability Jennifer Schwab about green living. She provided us with a great insight on the often toxic details of traditional furnishings and she offered tips on how to make your home safer with green purchases. Download the PDF.
• Wall Street Journal. Quick and Not So Dirty: No-Sweat Composters. October 13, 2009. “Composting isn’t Green 101,” says Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for the Sierra Club’s Green Home Web site, which instructs visitors on composting. She admits, too: “When bugs and stuff get on it, as much as I’m a green person, I get disgusted by that.” Read the article here.
• This Old House. Get cash back for energy-saving upgrades. October 2009. “If you live out West, you might consider solar,” says Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for Sierra Club Green Home; local rebates, lease-to-own deals, and monthly payment plans are making the investment more affordable. Download the PDF.
• Self Magazine. October 2009. “Copy this plate for a full belly and a cool planet,” says Jennifer Schwab, Director of Sustainability for SierraClubGreenHome.com. Download the PDF.
• Fortune. Sierra Club Goes for the Green in For-Profit Venture. June 6, 2009. At Fortune’s recent Brainstorm Green conference, Green Wombat had a chance to get a guided tour of Sierra Club Green Home — the new for-profit online venture of the venerable Sierra Club — from Jennifer Schwab, the startup’s sustainability director. Download the PDF.
• Kiwi Magazine. Planet-Friendly Birthday Parties. June 2009. Jennifer Schwab is introduced as Sierra Club Green Home’s director of sustainability with a quote on how having a plant helps kids understand “the connection between nature’s raw materials and the finished product.” Jennifer’s commentary continues throughout the piece on subjects including game time, giving back, and budget friendly green birthday tips and more. Download the PDF here.
• Sierra Magazine. A New Green Home Page. April 2009. Read the article here.
• The New York Times. Home Green Home With The Sierra Club. March 30, 2009. Using compact fluorescent bulbs and remembering to turn out the lights when you’re not using them, for instance, are great places to start, Ms. Schwab said. Recycling, reducing water use, and taking simple steps to weatherizing your home are also among the low-hanging fruit.  Read the article here.
• The Green Parent. Ensure Your Home is Healthy for you and your Kids. May 4th, 2009. To help ensure that you are creating a healthy home environment for your family, we have tapped Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for Sierra Club Green Home, to provide the following handy tips that will help make your home more sustainable and healthy. Download the PDF here.
• Dwell. Sierra Club Green Home. Posted by Sarah Rich. April 4, 2009. Jennifer Schwab gives a virtual tour of Sierra Club Green Home. Read the article here.
• The Key Magazine. Accent on Alumnae. September 2013. Read the article here.

Media Appearances: Broadcast

• THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “LUNCH BREAK.”  IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH IMAGING.  APRIL 26, 2012. SIERRA CLUB GREEN HOME’S JENNIFER SCHWAB ON LUNCH BREAK INTRODUCES US TO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED AT MIT THAT CAN DETERMINE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF A HOME OR BUILDING BY TAKING AN INFRARED IMAGE OF IT, INCLUDING WHERE THE ENERGY LEAKS ARE. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
• North County News. AFFORDABLE SOLAR PANELS CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. April 20, 2012. Co-founder of Sierra Club Green Home Jennifer Schwab shows you how solar panels on her home have saved her money. Watch the video here.
• Good Morning America. E-READERS VS. OLD FASHIONED BOOKS—WHICH IS GREENER? December 9, 2010. Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for the Sierra Club Green Home, appeared on “Good Morning America” to discuss whether we should be buying our loved ones e-readers or traditional books this holiday season.
• Good Morning America. GREEN YOUR CAFFEINE. October 21, 2010. Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for the Sierra Club Green Home, appeared on “Good Morning America” to discuss several things you can do to have less impact on the ecosystem while still getting your morning fix of java. Watch the video here.
• Good Morning America. JUST ONE THING: GREEN COOKWARE THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT. May 5, 2010. Jennifer Schwab, director of sustainability for the Sierra Club Green Home, appeared on “Good Morning America” and discussed some of the healthy alternatives with Sam Champion during the “Just One Thing” segment. Watch the video here.
• Fox News.  GREEN GRADUATION ROBES.
• NBC-U.   IS COMPOSTING THE NEXT RECYCLING? April 19, 2010. Watch the video here.
• Channel 8 Las Vegas. May 5, 2010. Sierra Club Green Home’s Director of Sustainability, Jennifer Schwab, is interviewed on Channel 8, Las Vegas at Living Green Expo. Watch the video here.
• L.A. Talk Radio’s “The Hill and Dale” show. Reoccurring radio broadcast on sustainability from 2010-2011.

    Media Appearances: Web

• SIERRA CLUB GREEN HOME. GREEN MADE EASY. NOVEMBER 3, 2010. JENNIFER SCHWAB INTERVIEWS CHRIS PRELITZ AS HE DISCUSSES HIS NEW BOOK “GREEN MADE EASY.” WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Saving Water. November 3, 2010. Jennifer Schwab & Chris Prelitz explain low-flow showerheads, dual-flush & H.E.T. toilets, greywater systems, the best ways to conserve water and the challenge of getting to 0% water usage by using rainwater! Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Bluebird Canyon Parts 1-3. November 3, 2010. Tour the Bluebird Canyon home with designer and co-founder of New Leaf America, Chris Prelitz. From its stylish designs to multiple types of solar power, this beautiful, energy-efficient home is explained by Chris and Jennifer Schwab of Sierra Club Green Home! Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Insider Interview- Robert Sweet. November 2, 2008. Jennifer Schwab interviews designer Robert Sweet on maximizing utilization of space. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Insider Interview- Jesse Bornstein. November 2, 2008. Jennifer Schwab interviews architect Jesse Bornstein on eco-luxury design. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Insider Interview – Gabrielle Newmark. November 2, 2008. Jennifer Schwab interviews Gabrielle Newmark on water conservation. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Insider Intervew- Walter Scott Perry. November 2, 2008. Jennifer Schwab interviews architect Walter Scott Perry on eco-container design. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Laurel Canyon. October 27, 2008. Jennifer Schwab speaks with Scott Perry about the remodel of this 1,200 square foot home in Laurel Canyon. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. Panorama House. October 27, 2008. Jennifer Schwab takes us on a tour of this 4,500 square foot home that boasts significant natural daylight, lots of sustainable materials and, of course, solar panels on the roof. Watch the video here.
• Sierra Club Green Home. P-House. October 27, 2008. Join Jennifer Schwab for a tour of Robert Sweets P-House. Watch the video here.

  Professional Travel: 

I traveled throughout Southeast Asia from December 15-January 15, 2012 on a research tour for SCGH to analyze the consumption habits of the green consumer across the globe. I traveled to Bali, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Bangkok.

My findings were published as articles on The Huffington Post and SCGH, as well as incorporated into the curriculum of the Green Consumer module for the Green Leader® Program.  

Community Service:

• Nevada Women’s Philanthropy.  2012-2013.  Member and part of committee team to vet NGO proposals that will receive significant grant funding.
• Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles) Photography Committee.   September 2010 – Present.  As a member of MOCA’s acquisition committee, we approve museum photography acquisitions and gifts on a quarterly basis.

Awards; Affiliations; Appointments:

• PROPUBLICA.ORG BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL (2013-2014)
• American Delegate to The Economist: Arctic Summit in Oslo, Norway (2013)
• Fulbright Specialist Grantee – date/location TBD (2013-2014)
• Rema Hort Foundation – The L.A. Artist Initiative – Member of Selection Committee (2013)
• Recipient of “Global Green Future Leadership Award” from World CSR Congress; Mumbai, India; February 18^th, 2013.
• Piece By Piece (www.piecebypiece.org) Gala Honoree for advancing Sustainability and the Arts; October 13, 2012.
• Christie’s Green Auction Host Committee (2011-2012)
• YPO GreenBuild Co-Chairperson (2010 – 2012)
• Source 44 Advisory Board Member  (2010 – Present)
• New Media Expo Advisory Board Member (2009 – Present)
• Healthy House Institute Advisory Board Member  (2009 – Present)
• Museum of Contemporary Art Photography Acquisitions Board Member (2011-Present)
• University of California, Irvine Extension Advisory Board Member; Sustainability Certificate Program; (Appointed in 2009-Present)
• United States Green Building Council Education Committee; USGBC Orange County, CA (2008-2010)
• Associated Student Government at Art Center College of Design (2007)
• Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnus; Gamma Nu Chapter (2000 – Present)