Welcome to the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC—a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to educating and promoting the benefits of sustainable, energy efficient buildings. Join us in transforming the way our buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, providing an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.

Join the Sustainability Movement! 
Branch Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities 

The USGBC South Florida Chapter is a volunteer-governed and a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization.  The driving force behind our impact as a Branch, a Chapter and as an international organization is our community of volunteers.  Together, we form a dedicated group of intelligent, passionate and respected individuals who are committed to transforming the way our communities and buildings are designed, built and operated through adoption of green-building practices and principles.  Although our Branch is focused on our local community, we form part of a larger global network of more than 14,000 member organizations and 162,000 LEED accredited professionals (learn more here).    

             
       

As your fellow volunteers and as leaders of our local Miami Branch of the South Florida Chapter, we are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for:

  • education concerning green building
  • engaging with like-minded professionals accross industries as well as leaders that drive change within our communities
  • empowerment of each member to create and lead initiatives that support and complement our mission  

If you are interested in volunteering at the Miami-Dade Branch, contact Stephen Chang.  


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 Tour of Waste Services International Miami Recycling Facility


 

Branch Leadership

The USGBC Miami-Dade Branch is committed to providing meaningful programming to educate, inspire and connect our members.  We invite you to get involved and help drive the transformation of the way our buildings and communities are designed, built and operated with the goal of balancing our needs with those of the natural environment and the generations to come.

Take a moment to explore our Chapter's website and its many resources, as well as learn more about what we are doing in our community and our upcoming events.

Also, we want to hear from you!  Drop us a line and let us know how we can better serve you.  Thank you for your support!

Miami-Dade Branch Governing Council:

Chair -- Stephen Chang
Vice-Chair -- K. Denaye Hinds
Secretary -- Marianne Canero
Treasurer -- Leisha John


Committee Leadership:

Outreach and GREENworking -- Susie Glass and Marianne Canero
Membership -- Leisha John
Green Schools -- Jacqueline Failer
Sponsorship -- Jesse Rittenhouse
Advocacy -- Sterling Laylock
Hospitality -- Ana Maria Huertas
Engagement -- Trevor Schatz and Mike Tapia (LEED for Homes)
Emerging Professionals -- Paul Johnson
Education -- **We need volunteers**
National Liaison -- David Chi Chi Troung
Branch Ambassador -- Carole Schafmeister
 

Coming up for Miami

Closing a fantastic month of Earth Day Celebrations and educational tours, we are looking forward to you joining us for more excellent programming for May and June! In May we will be visiting KeysGranite for an informative session on green building materials and will also be hosting another fantastic Greenworking event.  Information coming soon!

Upcoming Chapter Events

22 May 2013 7:00 AM • Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
24 May 2013 8:30 AM • Trane Miramar Office, 2884 Corporate Way, Miramar, FL 33025 (see Directions in copy)
06 Jun 2013 6:30 PM • Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134
12 Jun 2013 5:30 PM • UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science- 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149
    


 

Sponsor Our Branch Programs:
There are many outstanding marketing benefits that accrue to sponsors of our Palm Beach Branch's educational programs. To learn more about sponsor benefits click here.  To discuss a specific Miami-Dade Branch program, contact Jesse Rittenhause. 




USGBC South Florida Chapter Members Honored by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce!
We would like to congratulate Luiz Rodrigues, Greg Hamra and Jonathan Burgess for their hard work and commitment to making green building and sustainability a reality in South Florida!



 
 
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