
WHEN
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Eastern Time
WHERE
Marriott Indianapolis North
3645 River Crossing Pkwy
Indianapolis, Indiana
Women in Green: Resilient by Design in Indiana
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. In Indiana we will focus on solutions forward work. By focusing on what can be built, improved, or transformed—rather than what feels overwhelming—solutions‑forward approaches help shift challenge into possibility. They create momentum, foster collaboration, and ground leadership in action, enabling individuals and teams to move through uncertainty with clarity and purpose. 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.
This event is co-located with the Indiana Innovation and High Performance Summit. Attendees may register just for Women in Green or join us for a full day of learning and networking
GBCI Continuing Education Hours:
1.5 Hours
AIA Hours:
1.5 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.

Emilee O'Neill

Mary Evers Statz, MS

MaryEllen Etienne, LEED Green Associate, TRUE Advisor

Mikaylah Barton, LEED AP BD+C, O+M

Sheri Brezinka, LEED Green Associate

Stephanie Marvin
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.






