Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM PST
Duration: 30 minutes
Host: Patricia Kelly

Presenter:  Rebecca Anderson, Master of Environmental Health and Safety, LEED AP O&M, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

About the Presenter

Rebecca Anderson
Master of Environmental Health and Safety, LEED AP O&M, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

Rebecca is an environmental specialist at UC Berkeley, specializing in air and water protection as well as sustainability for the built environment. She is currently involved in multiple Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects on campus seeking Operations & Maintenance certification, including serving as Lead for the University Hall O&M project. In addition to presenting training for UC Berkeley staff in students in the area of green building, Rebecca is an instructor at UC Berkeley Extension teaching courses in green building and environmental protection program management.

Rebecca is currently an active member of the Northern California USGBC Chapter and Sustainable Building Advisor Alliance and recently had the chance to serve as a Beta-Tester for the LEED Operations & Maintenance and Green Associate accreditation exams.

Becoming a LEED AP is a multi-step process that can be daunting and confusing. In this 30-minute webinar we will walk you through each step of the process, and the fastest, easiest way to obtain your LEED AP credential.

What is LEED?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED®) Green Building Rating System is an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions.

LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) are recognized sustainability experts who are able to facilitate the rating of buildings with the various LEED systems. By becoming a LEED AP, you are not only making a sound career investment, you are taking an essential step to remain competitive in a rapidly changing industry.