NCSU & USGBC Present: Women in LEED

​Please RSVP below so we can confirm our headcount! Registration is capped at 40 NC State students and 10 visiting professionals from Raleigh-Durham Climate Week (not including panelists and event hosts).

Join Women in Architecture Students (WIAS) and the U.S. Green Building Council for an engaging panel discussion featuring local LEED professionals. This partnership event offers an introduction to USGBC and LEED certification, alongside practical insights on navigating a career in sustainable design as a woman in architecture.

USGBC Representative:
Melissa Keeney – Carolinas Market Manager, Market Transformation & Development | USGBC

Featured Panelists:
Julia Janaro – Principal + Sustainability Director | Hanbury
Jenny Propst – Senior Energy & Sustainability Manager | JLL
Belle Farish, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager + Marketing | NEMA Management

​Panel Topics:
- Sustainability & LEED: Paths into green building, navigating real-world LEED certifications, and the value of LEED accreditation during vs. after school.
- Women in Architecture: Female leadership in sustainable design, building authority on project teams, mentorship, and advice for students entering practice.

​We will meet in Room 322 (Rotunda) in Brooks Hall.