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FROM CHOICE TO IMPACT
Every product begins as a material decision, but that decision now carries data, climate impact, operational consequences, and end-of-life responsibility.
This conversation explores how materials move through the entire ecosystem.
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APR 13
4:00PM
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6:00PM ONWARD
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Panel Discussion
Julia Raish - Amazon
John Edelman - Heller
Lisa Hilbert - Refabrica
Anthony Guerrero - Mindful Materials
Nicole DeNamur - Green Lease
Moderator
Kathleen Egan - Ecomedes
5:00PM-5:45PM
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TROELS FALK
NICOLE DENAMUR
OSTERGAARD
Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead. Click each image to view their bios.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
JOHN EDELMAN
President, Americas for Haworth Lifestyle, John Edelman leads a portfolio of renowned global design brands including Cassina, Poltrona Frau, and Cappellini. Formerly the CEO of Heller, he guided the brand’s acquisition by Haworth and now serves as its Creative Director. Widely recognized for building and transforming design brands including Design Within Reach and Edelman Leather, Edelman has championed enduring design, responsible materials, and sustainable business practices across the modern furniture industry.
Our moderator has helped further sustainable goals for decades. Click the image to view her bio.
OUR MODERATOR
JULIA RAISH
JOHN EDELMAN
LISA HILBERT
KATHLEEN EGAN
MICHAEL FISHER
JULIA RAISH
Julia Raish is the head of sustainable buildings at Amazon. With a background in building science and urban planning, and a commitment to community and environmental initiatives, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's approach to decarbonization and climate action for their physical infrastructure.
Her work has been recognized with a nomination for the National Building Museum’s virtual Honor Award, highlighting her significant contributions to the industry.
ANTHONY GUERRERO
Anthony Guerrero is the Executive Director of mindful MATERIALS, where he leads efforts to scale the Common Materials Framework (CMF) and advance a connected Data Ecosystem for sustainable materials decision-making. With over 20 years of experience across nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors, he has led sustainability and real estate strategies at
Earthjustice and NRDC, advancing high-performance buildings and science-based decarbonization initiatives. He previously served as Chair of the International Living Future Institute and currently serves on the Board of VIBE. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Columbia University’s Sustainability Management program.
NICOLE DENAMUR
Nicole is the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate-focused law firm. Her practice is grounded in a rare combination: deep technical fluency in sustainability and hands-on legal experience spanning the full arc of the built environment — from design and construction through development. This dual foundation shapes how she approaches client work, bringing both technical and legal dimensions into alignment to drive deeply sustainable outcomes while managing the associated risks. Nicole's work includes compliance with building performance standards, regulatory guidance, collaborative lease language, and practical solutions that align with climate and carbon-driven goals and metrics. She teaches sustainable development at the University of Washington and in 2021 was awarded Honorary Membership by the American Institute of Architects in Seattle. In 2022 she was named Educator of the Year by the International WELL Building Institute, and in 2023 she was honored as an Outstanding Voice of Pride by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
CLIMATE ALIGNED LAW
MINDFUL MATERIALS
HAWORTH
AMAZON
JEN COLLINS
ONE REJEN
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LISA HILBERT
REFABRICA
Founder, Redesign Collective/ Co-Founder ReFabrica
Lisa Hilbert is a textile circularity advocate that designs products from rescued textiles. She loves to work with businesses to align their environmental or social responsibility goals and purchasing needs. Redesign Collective reflects her vision of a revitalized remanufacturing economy that provides local sewists with work opportunities doing what they love. Her goal is to create with the smallest footprint and greatest impact.
Where the future begins...
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KATHLEEN EGAN
ECOMEDES
Kathleen Egan is an innovator, entrepreneur, and champion for sustainability. She is the CEO and Co-founder of ecomedes the largest B2B SaaS platform for efficient, sustainable building materials. She has been a part of four venture-backed software startups with successful exits including ProfitLogic (acquired by Oracle), Revionics (acquired by Aptos), and flyswat (acquired by NBC). She serves on the Board of The 5 Gyres Institute, has a BS in engineering from Lehigh University, and an MBA from The Harvard Business School. She lives in Ocean Beach, San Francisco with her husband and son where they like to be outside surfing, biking, and skiing.
MICHAEL FISHER
PEOPLESPACE
With over 15 years of experience in Interior Design and Workplace Strategy, Michael brings a wealth of expertise to this panel on sustainability and innovation. As a BFA graduate in Interior Design, he has worked with anyone from the global leaders at Haworth who have been charting the path in sustianable practices for decades, to global clients looking to push the envelope further in a hollistic application. His work emphasizes creating functional, beautiful spaces that balance design excellence with environmental responsibility. His deep insights into the intersection of design, strategy, and sustainability make him the perfect choice to uncover actionable insights to shape the future of sustainable innovation.
Every product begins as a material decision—but that decision now carries data, climate impact, operational consequences, and end-of-life responsibility.
This conversation explores how materials move through the entire ecosystem
Julia Raish is a prominent figure in the field of sustainable buildings at Amazon.
With a background in architecture and a commitment to community and environmental initiatives,
she has been instrumental in shaping the company's approach to decarbonization and climate action.
Her work has been recognized with a nomination for the National Building Museum's virtual Honor Award,
highlighting her significant contributions to the industry.
Need help deciphering sustainability standards or product data?
Join our open office hours with Paul Shahriari, founder of ecomedes.
Bring your questions about sustainable material choices and connect with our panelists before or after the event.
Happy Hour | Networking
Attention Architects, Designers & Specifiers!
J.D., Hon. AIA, WELL AP and Faculty, LFA, Fitwel Ambassador, LEED Green Associate
ANTHONY GUERRERO
NICOLE DENAMUR
JULIA RAISH
JOHN EDELMAN
LISA HILBERT
KATHLEEN EGAN