Liepa Braciulyte is a Project Analyst on the Codes & Policy team at New Buildings Institute (NBI). Liepa conducts technical research on low-embodied carbon materials and supports the development of model and jurisdictional energy and building codes that help curb greenhouse gas emissions. Before NBI, Liepa worked on building decarbonization policy and research at Shift Zero, Northwest Energy Coalition (NWEC), and the City of Issaquah. Liepa earned a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Environmental Policy from the University of Washington.

Sadie has a background in architecture and sustainability consulting, working on a broad range of work spanning, urban planning, state policy advocacy, benchmarking, and corporate strategy. Sadie specializes in LCA modeling and material science with a holistic approach that targets economic strategy, climate/energy policy, resilience, and social equity. Green Canopy NODE leverages vertical integration, industry partners, and cutting-edge technology to crack the code on sustainable, prefabricated, CLT housing. As a Building Scientist, Sadie manages research and analysis on circularity, embodied carbon, and high-performance design.

Jess Harris is the Green Building Program Manager with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Jess is responsible for implementing, marketing, and managing SDCI’s green building incentive programs. Jess directed the creation of one of the region's first expedited permit incentives--Priority Green and has accepted two awards from Built Green for public sector advocacy. Jess works with many project teams to guide them through Seattle’s Living Building Pilot program. Jess has over 30 years industry experience, has been with the City of Seattle for over 20 years and is the green building expert at SDCI. Previously, Jess was a Senior Land Use Planner and worked on many private and public development projects including libraries, fire stations, schools, and Rainier Vista.

Jessica Martinez is a sustainability specialist at DCI Engineers and serves to educate her peers and project teams on sustainable solutions for structural design. Since joining DCI in 2017, she has elevated her technical expertise as a structural engineer by becoming the go-to resource for embodied carbon reduction and low carbon concrete. She also leads the research of DCI’s life cycle assessment capabilities and has performed several integral studies that set the basis for the education of all staff. Aside from her internal efforts at DCI, she’s a dedicated advocate for the decarbonization of the building industry as a member of the CLF Seattle Hub Steering Committee, SE 2050 Committee and NCSEA Sustainable Design Committee.

David is a Senior Planner at the City of Kirkland. He is the architect and is responsible for implementing the City’s first Sustainability Master Plan. David helped create and implement the City’s High Performing Building Standards and program. He graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Community and Environmental Planning, is a Certified Sustainability Building Advisor (C.S.B.A.) and a LEED accredited professional. David serves on the Executive Boards for BuiltGreen of King/Snohomish County, is staff co-chair of the King County Cities Climate Collaborative (K4C) and works with the Regional Code Collaboration (RCC).

Scott is a Senior Planner with the City of Kirkland and has worked at the City since 2006. He helped pioneer the City’s first high performing building program in 2008, and has since help develop several programs, policies, and regulations supporting a more sustainable built future for Kirkland. He currently works on housing policy and updating the City’s comprehensive plan. Scott graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Community and Environmental Planning and is a LEED accredited professional and an American Institute Certified Planner.

Jozanne is currently a Senior Plans Examiner for the City of Kirkland’s Building department. She has brought her 17 years of building department experience to help update the City’s High Performing Building Standards program implementation. With an understanding of the process from permitting, plan review and inspections she has been able to bring insight on how the permitting process of a High Performing Building permit can move through the system and still meet the requirements of the City’s High performing Building program. Jozanne graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in environmental policy and planning.

Mason Rolph is the President of Olympia Community Solar, a non-profit organization working to expand access to clean energy. He and his team have developed community and multifamily housing solar installations in Thurston County. Olympia Community Solar is currently enrolling the Thurgood Marshall Community Solar project located on an Olympia middle school. Mason serves as a board member for the Washington Solar Energy Industry Association.

In his role as the Chief Advocacy Officer for Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, Ryan Donohue is a tireless fighter for affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. He is particularly focused on eliminating exclusionary zoning and breaking down the barriers that have long plagued the Black community when it comes to home ownership. You can learn more about him and the work that Habitat does when it comes to advocating for affordable homeownership opportunities by going to www.habitatskc.org.

Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon was elected to represent the 34th Legislative District in 2010. In 2022, he was elected House Majority Leader.

Joe chaired the House Environment & Energy Committee from 2014 to 2022, where he helped to pass an ambitious suite of legislation to fight climate change, including the Clean Fuel Standard, the Climate Commitment Act, and the Clean Energy Transformation Act. He currently serves on the Appropriations and Rules Committees, and on the Select Committee for Pension Policy. Prior to his election, Joe was a legislative staffer and member of the Burien Planning Commission.

His legislative priorities include addressing climate change, protecting Washington’s clean air and water, standing up for working families and communities that have historically faced barriers to opportunity, promoting smart growth that supports affordable housing and access to transit, and preparing budgets that invest in long-term solutions for challenges faced by Washingtonians.

Brenda Nunes, MBA, LEED AP, is Nunes Group’s managing broker. As a Global Property Specialist, Brenda facilitates international real estate transactions and global marketing. Brenda brings a diverse background in the areas of real estate, business development, and geotechnical industries. A natural idea generator, Brenda is a “big picture” thinker who loves to provide options for each opportunity and challenge.

Brenda has always placed a high value on long-term client relationships versus fast business transactions. Brenda stays actively involved in leadership roles within the community. Her convictions and practices in sustainability, real estate, and development practices lend support to local businesses, community, and municipalities. Brenda is a nationally recognized educator, advocate, and mentor for a sustainable real estate, and is a member of the Built Green community.

David Osaki works on middle housing and racially disparate impact issues with the Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services. He has served as Community Development Director for several Central Puget Sound cities including Fife, Monroe and Mukilteo. David has a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and Bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Washington and has served on planning commissions and on a housing authority board in the Puget Sound region. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 1986.