Amber Garrard, Director of Sustainability at Yale University, will be joining us to share her insights on sustainability and operational efficiency.
Join BuildGreenCT’s Emerging Professionals community for an inspiring monthly virtual speaker series.
Hosted by Emerging Professionals Leader Jeremy Latriano of 475 High-Performance Building Supply, this series features candid conversations with industry professionals about their unique career paths in sustainable and green building.
- Each session includes a 30-minute, casual interview followed by audience Q&A.
- Speakers will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice for those starting out or exploring a career shift into sustainability.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, early-career professional, or curious about different careers, this is a great opportunity to hear from and connect with others who share your passion for a more sustainable future.
This is a free, virtual event. But please register below for the link to join.
Next Guest:
Amber Garrard
Yale University
Director of Sustainability
Amber is the Director of Sustainability for Yale University. In this role, she helps to set and advance sustainability priorities, acting as a liaison to university leadership, and representing Yale’s sustainability portfolio within the institution and externally. Amber chairs Yale’s Operations Sustainability & Resiliency Task Force, Yale’s Resilience Council, and serves on various committees on specialized topics related to sustainability and operational efficiency, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to address complex issues. She serves as a bridge between operational initiatives, academic interests, and external partners.
She is a member of the Facilities Executive Leadership Team, advising on capital projects, framework planning, operational priorities, and change management strategies. She directs the Office of Sustainability, sets strategic priorities for that group, and leads critical decision-making processes.
Amber received her B.A. from the University of Portland in Oregon, and her M.A. is Sustainable Development from the SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont. She lives with her family in southern Connecticut, and enjoys hiking, gardening, and surfing (when possible!).
Hosted by:
Jeremy Latriano, CPHC
475 High Performance Building Supply
Daylight Product Consultant
Jeremy joined 475 in 2017 while completing his Masters in Sustainability in the Urban Environment at CCNY. Starting as a Business Development Intern, Jeremy came on full time as an Operations Manager in 2018, before moving to his current role as a Product Consultant. In 2019, Jeremy finished his Masters and joined CCNY’s staff as an Adjunct Lecturer, teaching the same Low Energy Buildings course that brought him to 475 originally.