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Tell us about your work.
I work at TimberHP, where I partner with architects, specifiers, and builders to integrate sustainable wood fiber insulation into residential and light commercial projects.
My focus is on advancing high-performance building envelopes that reduce operational energy use while also addressing embodied carbon—supporting teams in making material choices that lower the overall lifecycle impact of their projects.
As TimberHP expands into markets such as Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with exceptional design and construction professionals and gain deeper insight into how sustainability, performance, and carbon reduction priorities are shaping the way they design and build.
What’s your role in sustainability?
My role is centered on advancing material decisions that meaningfully reduce carbon impact while elevating building performance.
By supporting the adoption of renewable, wood fiber insulation, I help architects, builders, and developers deliver higher-performing building envelopes that are more energy efficient, lower in embodied carbon, and contribute to healthier indoor environments for occupants.
What’s your Why?
I am motivated by connecting people, ideas, and innovative solutions to drive meaningful impact across the built environment.
I believe that every decision in design and construction carries weight, and that intentional material selection can be a powerful lever for lasting environmental change and for improving the health and well-being of the communities we build for.
Tell us about a project you are proud of.
One project that I am particularly proud of is a multi-family development by Avesta Housing, where TimberHP insulation was used to enhance acoustic performance, energy efficiency, and overall sustainability—while directly supporting affordable housing for low- to moderate-income residents.
The project highlights how thoughtful material selection can translate into quieter, more comfortable, and higher-performing living environments, reinforcing the broader impact of building decisions on both sustainability goals and community well-being.
What motivates you?
I am motivated by continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of innovative materials and ideas that advance the built environment.
I find inspiration in seeing how thoughtful design and material choices can reduce carbon, elevate building performance, and create meaningful, positive outcomes for communities.
What are your hobbies?
I draw significant inspiration from attending industry events such as the Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Orgeon where I found both the learning experience and networking opportunities exceptionally valuable. Engaging with peers across the sector and hearing firsthand perspectives on market trends, project approaches, and adoption challenges has deepened her understanding of how the mass timber and low-carbon construction space is evolving.
I am particularly energized by conversations around the future of mass timber—its growing role in decarbonizing the built environment, expanding applications across residential and commercial sectors, and its potential to reshape construction through prefabrication, efficiency, and reduced embodied carbon.
Outside of my professional focus, my interests have increasingly centered on continued learning and industry engagement. I am drawn to educational conferences, lectures, and networking events that expand my perspective on design and sustainability.
I also enjoy exploring new cities through the lens of architecture, and regularly engage with podcasts and media focused on design, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment.
Fun Fact:
I am a lifelong student of sustainable design, with a deep appreciation for the historical roots of environmental awareness and systems thinking. My perspective has been shaped by the environmental movement of the 1950s and 1960s, along with influential voices such as Rachel Carson, whose principle that “in nature nothing exists alone” continues to inform her approach to the built environment.
I also draw inspiration from George Washington Carver, whose work exemplifies early regenerative thinking and a profound respect for the interconnectedness of natural systems. As he once said, “Nature is an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour if we will only tune in.”
Together, these influences inform my belief that design and material choices are never isolated decisions, but part of a larger ecological and social system—where attentive, responsible action can create lasting and meaningful impact.