WHEN
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
WHERE
MidTown Collaboration Center
1974 E 66th St
Cleveland, Ohio
Women in Green: Resilient by Design in Ohio
Rooted in empathy, adaptability, and enduring strength, women possess a powerful resilience to lead through crisis and uncertainty. In roles where foresight, protection, and healing are essential, women rise—not in spite of adversity, but because of it. Like a force of nature, they are resilient by design.
As billion-dollar climate disasters continue to rise, women in green building do too. In roles of designer, developer, construction, sustainability manager and beyond women are taking the lead and crafting scalable solutions.
In 2026, we will have ample opportunity to gather to build, strengthen, learn from one another and cultivate the tools that help grow and sustain our resilience mindset in support of our work and balance. Each Women in Green event will discuss a specific mindset that supports building resilience in our lives. Our USGBC Ohio Women in Green will center our conversation around purpose – leading with purpose, designing with purpose, how finding our purpose centers us and builds our resilience.
Through panel discussion, small group conversation, and facilitated networking, attendees will gain real-world insight into everyday courage in times of challenge and change, recognize their own leadership potential regardless of title or role, and build lasting connections with peers. They’ll leave feeling inspired, empowered, and reconnected to their purpose in helping create a stronger, more resilient future.
GBCI Continuing Education Hours:
2 Hours
AIA Hours:
2 LU
WHAT TO EXPECT
Inspiring stories
Gain insights from the experiences of local women leaders in sustainability
Meaningful connections
Meet women and allies who are committed to a more inclusive future
Actionable takeaways
Leave motivated with concrete next steps to use your voice for positive change
SPEAKERS
See the full agenda with speakers, descriptions and continuing education information.
MaryEllen Etienne, LEED Green Associate, TRUE Advisor
Jessica Glorius-Dangelo
Stephanie Corbett
Deepa Vedavyas
Abby McDonald
Adam Geither
Special student and emerging professional rates available.
SPONSORSHIP
Reach an engaged audience of green building professionals by signing on as Women in Green sponsor.
Benefits vary by level and can include speaking opportunities, exclusive branding and more.
Contact metienne@usgbc.org with questions.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
ABOUT WOMEN IN GREEN
Since 2012, the Women in Green event series has connected thousands of women and allies, building a global platform for leadership, innovation, and equity in green building. It’s more than an event—it’s a movement shaping the future of sustainability. Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles.