Speakers

Patty has over 20 years of experience advancing green building and healthy-high performing construction within her firm and the industry at large. As Leopardo Construction's Director of Sustainability she oversees corporate sustainability and sustainable projects. She has been volunteering for over 15 years supporting organizations that share her values on climate, decarbonization, equity, and environment. Currently, she chairs the LEED Design & Construction Consensus Committee and serves on the LEED Steering Committee. She participates in national and regional sustainable construction leaders peer networks. She also served on the USGBC MR TAG and the LEED Technical Committee. She has been a long-time volunteer for Illinois Green Alliance, including serving on the board of directors. She holds LEED Fellow, WELL AP, and LFA credentials, and has a bachelor's degree in environmental management from Columbia Southern University and a Masters in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside.