Julianna Okupski
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Sustainability Specialist with experience in designing and implementing sustainable building practices. Proven expertise sustainable building practices, healthy material vetting, and environmental performance metrics. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that enhance building performance and reduce carbon footprints. Committed to advancing sustainable design principles through research, education, and community engagement. Passionate about integrating innovative technologies and sustainable materials to create resilient, efficient, and healthy spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Specialist
Hlw International
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Guides just under two million square feet of new construction, interior fit-outs, and building renovation projects towards achieving various levels of LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and other green building certifications.
- Develops custom sustainability frameworks that fit clients' unique needs. Brings expertise in sustainability consulting, extending to a diverse range of clients, from speculative developers to financial institutions and healthcare organizations.
- Excels at navigating materiality and human health/well-being, offering insightful analysis and technical assistance, advocating for environmentally sound materials, and improving indoor air quality.
Sustainability Analyst
SOCOTEC
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Assist project teams in pursuing building certifications, including LEED, WELL, and FITWEL.
- Identify sustainable opportunities during the design and construction stages.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities
- Perform research on emerging concepts in the sustainable built environment.
- Experience with projects 10,000 sqft to over 2 million sqft in the commercial, cultural and entertainment, education, healthcare, residential, and hospitality project typology.
Volunteer Committee
NCR Emerging Professionals
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter
- Community service through sustainability-oriented projects, awareness building, and advocacy.
- Acquired growth in leadership through direct involvement.
- Enhanced professional network spanning multiple industries.
Sustainability Living Office Intern
Catholic University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Implemented sustainable practices within existing frameworks to ensure effective uptake.
- Developed building performance verification metrics accessible to the campus community.
Intern
ThinkForm Architects
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Design team assisting education typology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies
Catholic University of America
Washington05.2022
Skills
- Sustainable Design Practices
- Building Performance Analysis
- Green Building Certifications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Sustainability Specialist
Hlw International
01.2024 - Current
Sustainability Analyst
SOCOTEC
05.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer Committee
NCR Emerging Professionals
02.2022 - 11.2023
Sustainability Living Office Intern
Catholic University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern
ThinkForm Architects
09.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies
Catholic University of America
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