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Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead. Click each image to view their bios.

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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We will be gathering in the conferencing space to the right of the lobby when you walk in. Grab a drink and a snack, unwind and prepare for an inspiring evening with our industry leaders.

5:00PM - 5:45PM

Happy Hour | Networking ATTENTION ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS & SPECIFIERS! 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.

6:00PM ONWARD

Happy Hour | Networking

SPOTS ARE LIMITED

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Please reach out to Emily Dutton for more information edutton@peoplespace.com

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Please reach out to Bernie Latson for more information blatson@peoplespace.com

QUESTIONS?

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

KATHLEEN EGAN

ANTHONY GUERRERO

NICOLE DENAMUR

JULIA RAISH

JOHN EDELMAN

LISA HILBERT

KATHLEEN EGAN

LISA HILBERT

ANTHONY GUERRERO

JULIA RAISH

JOHN EDELMAN

NICOLE DENAMUR

6:00PM ONWARD

APR 13

FROM CHOICE TO IMPACT

Panel Discussion Julia Raish - Amazon John Edelman - Heller Lisa Hilbert - Refabrica Anthony Guerrero - Mindful Materials Nicole DeNamur - Green Lease Moderator Kathleen Egan - Ecomedes

DANIEL POPPE

SEATTLE 2030 DISTRICT

Daniel Poppe is a sustainability leader with extensive experience in clean energy, nonprofit management, and urban sustainability. As Executive Director of the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts, he oversees strategic initiatives that drive building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation. Prior to this role, Daniel worked with nonprofits advancing clean energy equity, salmon conservation, and transportation solutions. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an M.P.A. from the University of Washington. Passionate about climate resilience and community-driven solutions, Daniel collaborates with public and private stakeholders to create a more sustainable and equitable built environment.

JEN COLLINS

ONE REJEN

With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Jen has become a passionate advocate for sustainability, transparency and the use of healthy materials. Holding credentials as a certified Interior Designer, LEED Green Associate and Living Future Accredited Professional, Jen has leading knowledge in emerging products, strategies and industry shift and champions the well-being of the occupants in the built environment, including the preservation of our natural ecosystems. Jen had the honor of serving as a board member with industry leading organizations such as USGBC and IIDA and is actively engaged in local and national committees that are creating positive transformation, such as ILFI and mM. Jen’s company One Rejen Sustainability Consulting aims to elevate industry standards by providing expert guidance, innovative solutions. She believes by fostering education, awareness, and establishing actionable steps, we can (and will) create spaces that not only inspire well-being, but also serve as stewards for our environment.

GAYLE BART

HOK

Gayle is an Interior Designer focused on creating innovative, immersive, and user-driven environments. She has provided a range interior design services from aviation to healthcare projects. Working to develop and maintain the project’s design concept, Gayle is involved in overall coordination of the design process, from programming through detailed design development and project completion. Gayle serves as an interiors focused sustainability liaison between the Seattle office and the rest of the firm, assisting the team in how to track sustainable materials correctly and educating the group on making more environmentally friendly design decisions. Gayle serves on the local IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter board as the VP of City Centers, coordinating events and planning between the City Centers of Pacific Northwest.

DOMINIC DAUNTER

HAWORTH

Dominic joined Haworth in January 2014 as the Director of Technology and Shared Workspaces Business Unit. In this role, he was responsible for driving growth of revenue and profit margins. The business unit grew almost 300% in 2 years - achieved by executing a series of business development initiatives that expanded sales, discount management, improved quality and improved processes related to field sales education and training. As of September 2019, Dominic accepted the role of Global Design and Sustainability Director (GDS). In his new role he focuses on strategy and planning of the development pipeline, new product development productivity, technology and process scouting, support development of robust concepts with sound business plans and sustainability team leadership. All of which include working closely with our global colleagues to ensure transparency and alignment of strategies, roadmaps, launch plans, etc.

JULIA GILLESPIE

MOMENTUM

As VP of Sustainability, I bring a deep commitment to sustainability and over 20 years of experience driving marketing and environmental initiatives in the commercial interior design industry. As Vice President of Sustainability at Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, I lead our efforts in environmental stewardship, advancing sustainable product development, and continue to work to drive positive change across the industry.

KETIL ÅRDAL

MATER

CEO Ketil Årdal joined Mater in 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Europe’s largest office furniture manufacturer, Flokk Group. Before joining Flokk, Ketil held positions at Kellogg’s, Findus and Duni. Ketil is originally Norwegian but has lived in Denmark for the last 28 years, whilst working for international businesses. Additionally, Ketil has a Diploma from the Norwegian School of Trade Management (BI), including Business Programmes from the London Business School and IMD in Lausanne.

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