Priya Premchandran
She has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, a Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, and has been a LEED Accredited Professional since 2005. In 2018, she was honored with the prestigious Living Future Hero award by the International Living Future Institute for her contributions to the green building industry. She has also been involved with numerous industry leading organizations such as Health Product Declaration Collaborative, US Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute, advocating for policies and initiatives supporting a healthy and restorative built environment for the future. Previous to these roles, she was also a former member of the Emerging Leaders Board of the Oregon Environmental Council.
Priya is a strong advocate for innovation, community building, and mentorship, having volunteered in governmental and nonprofit agencies to advance industry policies and standards. Priya is a frequent speaker at several leading sustainability conferences such as Greenbuild, Living Future and AIA; where her extensive knowledge and insights have established her as a thought leader in the field of sustainability and green buildings.