Women+ in Green Breakfast : Generational Voices in Climate Leadership

This year's theme, Generational Voices in Climate Leadership, brings together women leaders across sustainability, green building, and climate action to reflect on the journeys that shaped their careers and the guidance they'd offer the next generation during a pivotal time for the industry. Our panel of leaders will share honest stories about the paths that led them here, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to lead with purpose in times of change. Beyond the panel, the morning will be packed with exciting ways to connect, including a zero waste art activity with BeCreative.Zone and environmental films by SDEFF. Breakfast and coffee are included, giving you plenty of opportunity to network with peers and mentors within the green building community. Whether you're just starting out or decades into your career, this is a space to learn from those who came before, build relationships, and celebrate the people carrying the movement forward. Thank you to our WIG+ Breakfast Sponsors: Stok, JLL, San Diego Community Power & Behr Paint. Interested in partnering? We have a variety of engaging sponsorship opportunities still available, from our coffee station to our interactive photo booth. Getting to the Venue: Flora is located in Downtown San Diego, so we would highly recommend using public transit. The closest trolley station is 5th Avenue Station (located along on C Street), which is a 2-minute walk from Flora. Street parking is available but limited and the closest paid parking garages are 701B Parking Garage or 707 Broadway Garage. Meet the panelists: Alaina Ladner | Executive Vice President, JLL Sustainability Alaina Ladner serves as an Executive Vice President at JLL, leading the growth strategy for the North America Sustainability Consulting Team. Alaina’s focus is developing solutions that deliver a competitive advantage with sustainability. As a registered architect with extensive expertise in real world sustainability applications for commercial real estate clients, she has led the creation of bespoke solutions for 40+ Fortune 500 companies. An expert in design, construction, and real estate services, she seeks the intersection of business strategy, innovation and measurable results to guide clients in scaling sustainability integration. Her experience in commercial real estate management and technical sustainability across asset classes make her a trusted advisor in the real estate industry. Eden Brukman | Chief Sustainability Officer, County of San Diego Eden Brukman serves as the County of San Diego’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, leading the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice. For three decades, Eden has focused on establishing socially and environmentally responsible solutions for people and places. She has enjoyed a diverse career as an executive, consultant, advocate, educator, public servant, standards developer, licensed architect, outreach strategist, and visual communicator. Previously, Eden served as Senior Green Building Coordinator at the San Francisco Environment Department; coauthored the Living Building Challenge and directed its first five years of evolution and global uptake; cocreated and acted as the first Technical Director of the Health Product Declaration; and contributed to the development of other industry standards including LEED, Pharos Project, Declare, and EcoDistricts. Her advocacy efforts have led to policy reform, decentralized building and community developments, and the creation of a network of local action groups in cities all over the world. Paula Morreale | Senior Environmental Specialist, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Paula Morreale serves as a Senior Environmental Specialist at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Paula has extensive experience advancing sustainability initiatives in San Diego, having previously worked at the University of San Diego for over seven years. In her current role, she manages the SAN Green Concessions Program and spearheads the collection and publication of greenhouse gas data through the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. Paula fosters sustainable infrastructure development and provides educational training for employees and tenants on a range of environmental topics. Her work encompasses areas such as waste management, data tracking, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, water conservation, and green purchasing. With the help of Paula's expertise, SAN has become a leader in airport sustainability and one of the most carbon-conscious airports in North America. Jen Lebron | Senior Director of Public Affairs, San Diego Community Power Jen Lebron serves as the Senior Director of Public Affairs at San Diego Community Power, a local, not-for-profit clean energy provider. In her current role, Jen oversees marketing, communications and outreach efforts, ensuring customers have access to the resources needed to make choices about the energy powering their homes and businesses. A San Diego native with a deep commitment to public service and sustainability, Jen has previously held roles driving communications, policy and operations at the City of San Diego. She is also an experienced writer and storyteller, with an extensive journalism background. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week.