Energy Efficiency Solar

Lisa Goldberg, LEED AP

Alexandria, VA ad0hyn@r.postjobfree.com

703-***-**** linkedin.com/in/lisagoldberg1

Environment/Sustainability Leader

Summary: Passionate, results oriented sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience in the environmental management arena. Skilled at leading multi-disciplinary teams to design, plan and implement sustainable, regulatory compliant and economical solutions. LEED AP professional with expertise in solar energy, environmental management systems, sustainability planning, energy efficiency and stormwater management.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

LEED AP/Energy Efficiency/Green standards

Environmental/ Sustainability Program Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Corporate and Community engagement

Performance Metrics/Performance Tracking

Risk Management

Regulatory/Legislative/Standards/Policy

oEnvironment/Energy/Climate

oTransportation/Building/Safety

Interdisciplinary team leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Howard University AVP, Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability May 2021-Dec. 2022

University EHS compliance and sustainability officer. Ensured all university operations complied with local and federal regulations. Integrated sustainability programs, policies and goals into university operations and real development.

Oversaw campus solar power installation. Resulting in 1 Mw renewable energy.

Achieved complete removal and remediation of University’s Underground storage tanks,

Improved overall environment, health, and safety compliance across campus. Successfully closed a consent order with District government for past operations.

Increased energy efficiency budget for building operations projects across campus. Reducing energy usage, modernizing systems and increasing tracking.

Led a ISO 14000 style environmental management system program: ensuring EHSS awareness and integration across University operations.

Implemented campus Earth Day educational event, highlighting University EHSS operational projects, academic research, career and university engagement opportunities.

Developed University’s first sustainability plan.

Reduced chemical, electronic and solid waste generation: integrated sustainability into core processes, policies, budgets and purchasing.

City of Alexandria, VA Office of Environmental Quality 2015-2021

Increased ESG/sustainability actions across city programs, services, and facilities.

Increased use of renewable-solar energy, green building, green infrastructure, open space, and other sustainable elements in development.

Achieved community sustainability outreach increasing climate and sustainability programs.

Benchmarked and tracked Alexandria’s EHS and sustainability progress.

Developed metrics for tracking environmental and sustainability success.

Represented City in organizations addressing Climate and Air Quality Regional Planning.

LG Environmental Principal 2014-2015

Advised clients on sustainable public policy impact assessment, developing/implementing advocacy, education, research, and training programs.

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Director, Environment, Health and Safety 2009- 2013

Primary industry contact for EHS issues pertaining to aerospace and defense industry. Developed industry programs to mitigate EHS risks to production.

EHS and Sustainability Program Leader coordinating industry programs.

oDeveloped ESG standards and metrics for defense and commercial applications.

oLed government/industry research partnerships for climate, air quality and waste.

oDoubled member participation in AIA Worker Safety program recognizing outstanding company worker health and safety programs and performance.

oDeveloped industry EHS standards and metrics addressing climate, air quality and waste.

EHS Advocacy leader. Managed 45 company member committee prioritizing EHS regulatory and legislative actions.

Represented US aerospace industry at global technical and professional sustainability conferences. Presented papers on industry best practices, ESG performance standards, risk mitigation planning and developing process tools.

EDUCATION

MS, Environmental Science and Policy (coursework complete) George Mason University

BS, Environmental Science, NYS College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University

PROFESSIONAL and VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS (selected)

MetroWashington Sustainability Network

Consortium of DC University Sustainability Professionals

Northern Virginia Green Building (LEED)

USGBC LEED Course Reviewer

Women’s Council of Environment /Energy

Toastmasters International

Association for the Advancement Of Sustainability in Higher Education (AISHE)

Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission

ALIVE Community Food Distribution

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