Executive Director
Leesa Carter
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Background:
Carter’s primary responsibility is growing USGBC-Georgia’s role as a leading educator and advocate for sustainable communities, green jobs and green building in Georgia and the Southeast.
Under her leadership, USGBC-Georgia has grown to four active Branches in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon and Savannah; and has Organizing Branches in Athens and Columbus.
The Chapter's Education Programs include: Chapter Delivery Partner for National USGBC LEED Workshops in collaboration with eight Chapters around the Southeast; Education Provider for GBCI Continuing Education; and green jobs/sustainability training with Workforce Investment Boards and Technical Colleges.
Carter has executive-level experience in industries ranging from organic products to non-profit management.
Company
USGBC-Georgia
Education
Associations
Serves on the Steering Committee for Atlanta Recycles, the Georgia Conservancy Blueprints Committee and on the Turner Foundation’s Green Schools Roundtable.
She is also serves as a member of DeKalb Technical College’s Green Technologies Advisory Board and on the Industry Advisory Board for Southern Polytechnic Institute – the largest Construction Management Program east of the Mississippi.
