Yvonne Kraus

Project Manager

Certifications

LEED Accredited Professional
Certified Sustainable Building Advisor
Design Charrette Planning and Facilitation Certification
Group Facilitation Methods Certification
Public Meeting Facilitation Certification

Concentrations & Specialties

Green building program development, community & corporate sustainability strategies, LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M.

Bio

Yvonne has ten years of experience in green building and sustainability consulting, facilitation, public involvement, and community outreach. Her projects focus on strategies, plans, policies, and practices that apply to communities, organizations and existing buildings. She facilitates the development and implementation of green building programs, develops community and corporate sustainability strategies, writes organizational, sustainability, and O&M plans and policies, and consults on LEED-EB: O&M projects. Yvonne has delivered five new Built Green Programs to Washington State and California, and managed the pilot and launch of Washington Green Schools. She is a certified charrette planner & facilitator.

How I stay Informed

Sustainable Industries Journal, Environmental Leader, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) listserv

Favorite Sustainability Strategy

Rotterdam Climate Initiative

Known around the office for

Love of dark chocolate and competitive sports