Olivia Bindon - Brightworks Sustainability

Olivia's Role at Brightworks

With a background in sustainability and communication, Olivia Bindon brings interdisciplinary strengths to her role as an Analyst at Brightworks. Olivia has experience in qualitative and quantitative sustainability analysis and combines her expertise in sustainability certifications with dynamic interpersonal skills.

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara
- Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies and Communication Studies)

Technical Credentials

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)
- GRESB Accredited Professional (GRESB AP)
U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- LEED Accredited Professional Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
Center For Active Design
- Fitwel Ambassador

service

USGBC Northern California
- Member
Greenbuild
- Volunteer

Prior to joining Brightworks, Olivia served as the Green Certification Coordinator for the Program for the Assessment and Certification of the Environment and Sustainability (PACES) at her alma mater, University of California, Santa Barbara. In this role, she advised university departments on the best sustainability practices for energy, indoor air quality, purchasing, waste, water, and transportation. She also provided educational resources and workshops to staff and faculty to improve their sustainability and environmental health practices while working from home.

Olivia provided similar consulting and educational services to local businesses seeking to become more sustainable while interning for the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County.