A highly-anticipated and annual favorite in our community, The Women in Green Breakfast has been a yearly occurrence where we gather, meet and mingle, and come together to support the women of our industry. All are welcome to join and we hope to see you there! Learn more here about the USGBC-CA Women+ in Green Committee!
This year’s Topic: Women in Workforce Development: How do we develop the Green Collar Economy?
Why This Matters
We’re not just hosting a breakfast; we’re cultivating the future of sustainable careers. Our expert speakers will spotlight electrification, infrastructure, and transportation trends. Then, we’ll break into roundtables where veterans and newcomers alike will connect and share insights.
- Ashley Besic, Thermal Energy Networks, Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
- Brittany Waddell, Environmental Management, Flatiron Construction
- Erin Wimberly, Equity and Community Engagement, CALSTART
Key topics:
- Follow the Funding: Where are the green dollars flowing?
- Skill Up for Success: Identify the key competencies driving the green job market forward.
- Equity in Action: How do we leverage these insights for a green economy inclusive of women?
- Cultivate Your Green Network: Connecting leaders and rising stars.
Join us, the Women+ in Green Committee of the USGBC-CA, as we unify across the state to come together and take action! We hope to see you there for this panel discussion and community conversation! Sponsored by AQMD and by Rising Realty Partners
This topic is an extension to last year’s WiG event which focused discussion around the Inflation Reduction Act, and was put on in partnership with our Green Homes committee. Check out last year’s pictures.
The USGBC California Women in Green Committee provides a forum for women and allies to make an impact in Los Angeles and greater California, build networks, celebrate women leaders, and create healthy, inclusive, sustainable, resilient communities for all. CoChair is Christianne Schrobilgen.
This year, we are proud to partner with the first-ever Los Angeles Climate Week™, as one of the diverse events offered from September 8 to 15 for the LA community to collaborate, exchange ideas, and foster local climate solutions.
