USGBC Orange County

The USGBC Orange County's mission is to engage all green building stakeholders to be the conduit of change for a more sustainable Orange County through innovative communication, education, resources and advocacy.

We envision Orange County to be a vibrant place to live, learn, work and play. Through our committees and members, USGBC Orange County promotes the integration of the built and natural environments to foster sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

USGBC Orange County connects you with people, programs, and resources for green buildings. These benefits apply to commercial office buildings, single family homes, schools, hospitals, community master plans, retail stores and just about everything in between. Our membership includes architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, planners, facility managers, corporate real estate managers, consultants, scientists, educators, students, and many more professions.

Please email us if you have any questions, we value the generous support and partnership of our annual sponsors and members, who make possible our work as a mission-driven organization.

Market Leadership Advisory Board

• MLAB co-chair: Robyn Vettraino, president, Verde
• LEED advancement chair: Joseph Marfi, LEED Fellow, senior sustainability specialist, Turner Construction Company
• Leadership and awards chair: Barb Eljenholm, CEO and president, Byline7
• Membership chair: Agnieszka “Aga” Napiatek, principal project manager
• Equity chair: Jorden Segraves, director, SMS Architects
• Emerging professionals vice chair: Jordan Venters, Brightworks Sustainability
• USGBC Orange County MLAB staff co-chair: Melanie Colburn, director of market transformation and development, USGBC

Orange County Vice Chairs

• Emerging professionals vice chair: Danielle Grace, energy analyst, VCA Green
• Women in Green vice chair: Alicia Chu Strayer, vice president of ESG strategy, JLL

Get involved in our local community programs and volunteer at our yearly events. You will get the chance to network with industry leaders and be an advocate for change. We value the generous support and partnership of our annual sponsors and members, who make possible our work as a mission-driven organization.

Interested in getting involved with USGBC Orange County? Explore sponsorship opportunities and volunteer opportunities with USGBC Orange County.