JODI SMITS ANDERSON

FAIA, LEED-AP, BD+C, Well-AP

Change Agent and Strategic. Entrepreneurial Leader, co-creating, informing, and implementing our inclusive climate future. WORK EXPERIENCE

Ensured Stability through Leadership as Managing Principal of Albany Office, EYP A+E firm - (2021) - In C- Suite work for a ~450 person national A+E firm, navigated and led staff through a challenging cyber security incident recovery, regional relationship building, voluntary bankruptcy, and purchase by another A+E firm. Inspired Future Systems-Thinkers as an Instructor SUNY ESF (fall 2022 semester) - Developed and delivered Sustainable Systems Thinking course for Sustainability Masters students. Defined and Achieved Inclusion as Co-Founder of the Albany Riverfront Collaborative (2021-present) - 501c.3 creating a fulfilling process for healing communities of Albany, NY while reducing the circa 1964 highway system. Changed the Process for NYS as an inventive Project Manager for retro-fit projects (2018 – 2019) - Identified, created, and shepherded new state-level process pilot in collaboration with EnergieSprong (NE) to achieve ZNC (zero net carbon) for existing residence hall renovation, and to inform all future work on similar projects. Created Continual Improvement at DASNY Headquarters (2012-2021) – Finalized initial LEED Gold rating and led recertification for LEED v4 - Gold, using the ARC platform. Work resulted in 40% energy use reduction since 2009 and yielded $3.3 million in avoided energy expenditures. Instigated and Led Market Change through Industry Working Groups (2016-present) – Post Occupancy Evaluation Process white paper, Market-Signal Position Paper, and Residence Hall of the (near) Future visioning and guidance document. Worked collaboratively with AIA and ACEC. Shifted NYS Operations for Collaborative Sustainability Achievement (2009-2021) - Created the Operations and Engagement (OnE) sub-committee and led as Co-Chair under EO #4 (GreenNY). Advised on NYS Climate Law implementation. Created lower-carbon concrete specification for NY state. December 2021 - Present, Page (formerly EYP), Albany, NY Managing Principal of Albany Office, Associate Principal

• Instrumental in C-suite strategic and business status ideations and planning

• Reframed hybrid work environment, including mentorship strategies

• Created office visibility, community connections, and professional relationships in the Upper NE June 2007 – December 2021, DASNY, Albany, NY

Director, Sustainability Programs

• Built connections with industry leaders including USGBC, NESEA, and ILFI

• Worked extensively with other state agencies and authorities to create ad-hoc focus on systems improvements and implementations, and directly informed the work of over 70 state entities

• Instigated and led creation of lower-carbon concrete specification, now adopted in NYS and informing Federal policy work

• Fostered federal, state, and NYC-level systems impact as Project Manager for GOSR, OMH, and SUNY projects

• Set first-in NY State Institutional Policies for Green Building, impacting ~ 8 billion in state building investments

• Instigated and led performance processes including verification of GHG emissions via Climate Registry, 2008-2010 Feb. 2004-June 2007, Collins + Scoville Architects, P.C., Albany, NY Associate – Project Architect

• Creatively and collaboratively led design of a $16 million-dollar SUCF gut-rehabilitation Science Lab project at SUNY Oneonta, resulting in a beautiful project, on time and budget, that achieved material re-use levels well beyond initial goals JODI SMITS ANDERSON - 518-***-**** - adx7os@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 May 2002–Feb. 2004, Dave Sadowsky, Architect, Petersburgh, NY Architectural Designer – Consultant

• Designed and detailed projects including rehabilitation of 20 two-family abandoned houses in Schenectady, NY that received LEED for Homes ratings and incorporated Universal Design strategies Aug. 2000–May 2002, Mitchell-Ross Associates, Voorheesville, NY Architectural Designer - Project Manager

• Led initial design through construction phases of fire stations ranging in budget from $2 million to $5 million

• Researched and updated office Master Specification to achieve baseline sustainability goals Additional Work Experience can be provided upon request. EDUCATION

Urban Green Council, NYC

• Trained as Trainer for NYS Conquer the Code trainings, training A+Es and contractors on the changes to the NYS Energy Code (2016 - present) 25 trainings delivered to-date with over 750 educated.

• Master Trainer for GPRO O+M (Green Building Professional Training) covering NY State and Toronto Region. One of three Master Trainers in the nation.

U. S. Green Building Council/GBCI

• WELL-AP (2020)

• LEED-AP in Building Design + Construction (2009) with initial LEED-AP designation earned in 2004 NY State Education Department

• NYS architectural license #03 030010 (2004)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

• Bachelor of Architecture – thesis subject – adaptive re-use of a mill building for archival storage, display, education, and local theatre, focusing on material re-use and energy efficiency.

• Bachelor of Building Science - Minor in Literature. Other:

• The Regenerative Practitioner (TRP) - working with practitioners across professions and from USA and Europe to understand and utilize regenerative principles, multi-solving, and context in all work. Self-funded - current

• Influence for Impact 12-week training, group and private sessions with coaches from New Zealand. Self-funded - 2019

• Integrative Process Workshop (development and delivery with 7Group) - 2018

• In-depth ZNE Building Charrette training - 2015

• Developed Smarter Business Full-Day Training delivered to 140 state employees in collaboration with InterfaceRaise - 2010

• Two-day Integrative Design Training with the 7Group (DASNY supported training) – 2009

• Four-day Graceworks Presentation Course - 2005

• Collaborative for High Performance Schools - 25-session on-line course in high-performance design - 2004 SKILLS

• High-performance guidance and rating system knowledge: LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, Passiv Haus

• Charrette leader; skilled at identifying and building on synergies

• Regenerative Practitioner; a leader capable of collaboration, inclusion, and co-creation in all work

• Exceptional presenter

o Proficient with PowerPoint and Prezi systems for presentation o Theatrical training for clear, concise, and passionate delivery o Talks tailored in the moment to audience responses

• Languages: fluent in Dutch, basic comprehension/reading of French JODI SMITS ANDERSON - 518-***-**** - adx7os@r.postjobfree.com Page 3 MANAGEMENT, BOARD, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE

• Co-Founder of Albany Riverfront Collaborative (ARC) - Board Vice-Chair, collaborative creator of core principles.

• Member of Albany Sustainability Advisory Committee - Selected by Common Council for Building and Systems Change.

• Board Member for TAP - the Community Design Center of NY state’s Capital Region, serving LMI communities since 1969.

• Creator and Co-Host of Subject2Change - Sustainability - YouTube channel w/conversations exploring sustainability in business, art, craftwork, design, eduction, health, etc. Now shared as podcast @DiscoverSustainability on Spotify.

• NESEA - Board Member and Secretary. Content Committee member for conference in 2018, 2020 - 2023. Co-Chair for Building Energy NYC 2019. Lifetime Member.

• Living Future Institute – East Coast Congress member focused on policy strategy through 2018.

• Project Drawdown - Volunteer researcher, 2017

• Albany March for Science - Planning team member, 2017-2018

• Green Drinks Albany - Lead and planner, 2014-2019. Providing education, green business tours, and networking cross- industries and interests.

• Albany Torch Club Member – Board Member 202*-****-**** - 2019, United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Volunteer, Elected Representative, and Member

• National Board Candidate 2013 to represent government perspective (not elected)

• Past Chapter Steering Committee (CSC) member representing Upper NE region consisting of seven states (4 years)

• Authored a case study and several blogs featured at USGBC.org

• USGBC - Session reviewer for Greenbuild Conferences, 2016 - 2019 2009 – 2013, NY Upstate Chapter, USGBC

Volunteer Board Member, Vice-Chair, Chair

• Ongoing involved Chapter member since 2005

• Guided Strategic Plan development in 2012

• Developed and hosted calendar of educational and networking programs in the Capital District 2009-2019

• Led the planning and Hosted Regional (7-state) Leadership Summit in 2012 2006 – 2009, AIA ENY

Chair of COTE, and Secretary to ENY Board

• Created the Green Material Expo in the fall of 2006, 2007 and 2008 – Team Leader - 600 participants, 16 continuing education courses, 34 vendors, news coverage, downtown Troy atrium. Zero starting budget developed into $8,000 event.

• Created the Green in Motion tour in March of 2007 – Team Leader - Seven local green buildings visited by 30 Eastern NY architects and engineers on a donated bio-fueled bus. AWARDS

College of Fellows, AIA (FAIA) - February 2023

Congress of New Urbanism Merit award recipient - 2022

• Awarded for the engagement work and featured film communications of the Albany River Collaborative NYS Green Building Advocate of the Year – 2018

• Awarded by the Advisory Council Planners of the NYS Green Building Conference, including SUNY ESF, NY Upstate Community USGBC, and Syracuse University

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society for Theatre (RPI)

Phalanx Honor Society for Leadership (RPI)

PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING

JODI SMITS ANDERSON - 518-***-**** - adx7os@r.postjobfree.com Page 4 Speaker:

• International Living Futures Conference Master Speaker in 2017 in Seattle, and in 2023 in Washington DC

• NESEA Building Energy Boston in 2014, and 2016 - 2020

• NYS Green Building Conference in 2012 -2014, 2016 – 2021, and 2023

• DesignWell 2019 in San Diego

• NACUBO 2019 in Austin, TX

• Greenbuild International Green Building Conference in 2009, 2011, and 2014, and at Chapter Forum in 2013

• AIA NYS convention in Garden City, NY - October 2006, remote speaker for AIA NYS in 2020 and 2021

• Guest lecturer at Cornell, Ithaca College, SUNY Albany, RPI, SUNY ESF, Cornell, and NYU On-line:

Website: www.2bgreener.com (blog site)

Website: https://greenerjsa.wixsite.com/mysite SDGs and Project Drawdown, We Know the Answers Twitter: @greenerjsa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoLrmdksGl9RTvAyYs6hqjQ Subject2Change - Sustainability (video blog site) TEDx Video: “There’s only one wrong answer” - https://youtu.be/hraWTn1gUgs Published:

“The Residence Hall of the (Near) Future” thought paper shared by AIA NYS Book Input: “Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales from Buildings to Cities”, 2022, featured in “Perspectives from Practice” Chapter

BuildingEnergy Vo. 38, No1, Fall 2019: “The Process of Changing the Process” The Journal of Green Building V14 N3, July 2019: “Energy Use Excellence and the Building Envelope” Book Contribution: Project Drawdown

Book Forward: R.S. Means publication - “Green Building Project Planning”

“The World at Home: A Household Guide to Building Green” – by the Citizen’s Environmental Coalition 2008

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