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Meredith Elbaum

Executive Director

Built Environment Plus

LEEDuser Basic Member

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January 30, 2019

Hi All,

As of February 1, I’ll no longer be on this Forum as I don’t fit into any of the roles of SDL (yet) and I respect this space as a haven for those who do. Helping to form this network with Nellie, Jim and Nadav has been a highlight of my career. Its truly exciting to see SDL networks finally expand to other practice areas. I am inspired by all of you in my daily work now with USGBC MA. I know we won’t be strangers. We’ll just need to find other ways to connect. You can find me at Meredith@usgbcma.org and btw... the baby I brought with me to Garrison is about to turn 7! Time flies. March on my friends.

Signing off for now,

Meredith

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Mary Ann Lazarus

Consultant

Cameron MacAllister Group

LEEDuser Expert

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 15:32

Meredith: As an inaugural member of this esteemed group, thanks for your and Nellie's leadership in creating a community that has had an impact far beyond anyone's wildest imaginations at that first meeting in Colorado. What a difference you have made! Like your children, the group is maturing and sprouting new wings...a teenager? Many congratulations and keep up your amazing work. with deepest regards Mary Ann Mary Ann Lazarus maryannlazarus2@gmail.com mobile: 314.805.9332

Brad Jacobson

Principal

EHDD

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 16:23

I too want to extend my thanks to Meredith and Co. for kicking this off years ago and let you know that last night the BALSA group met in San Francisco! We determined we have yet to solve for climate change, but we are certainly still trying. The legacy of collaborating to get down the road faster lives on. Its great to see the next generation taking the reigns of the national group and moving things forward. Looking forward to ongoing permutations of this group to come. We've Moved! Brad Jacobson AIA, LEED® AP BD+C Principal Pier 1 The Embarcadero, Bay 2 San Francisco, CA 94111 +1 415-214-7276 [cid:G_190118_N30_83e2bcda-558b-46e8-a76f-a45942386959.jpg] Follow us on [cid:LinkedIn-gray_f9fa5ec4-f573-4e72-a998-ab75482d549c.jpg] [cid:Facebook-gray_6dd714f4-6ac2-45f2-9021-787323324eea.jpg] [cid:Twitter-gray_335199e0-d14e-490a-8817-2e24cc67b900.jpg] [cid:Vimeo-gray_3bbd565e-6e7c-4bc7-8f77-cdcb8cac42f4.jpg]

Anne Hicks Harney

Founder and Principal

Long Green Specs

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 16:59

I also most weigh in with thanks for creating this amazing network which i have enjoyed and has helped me enormously. it is truly an amazing group with equally amazing results. I wish you well and pledge to continue to try to convince Nadav et al to "just let the founders stay!" All the best.

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 17:22

Thank you, Meredith (and Nellie, and Jim) -- you have shown us the way. Sustainability through community. We will miss you here, but will see you out there!

Luke Leung

Principal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 20:45

Thank you all! I have learned so much because of you. Best, Luke Leung

Sarah Cutsforth

ZGF Architects LLP

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 22:07

Thank you for the amazing network of experts and friends that you have created. We are all better because of you.

Brian Feagans

Strategic Design Advisor

Ratcliff

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Fri, 02/01/2019 - 03:14

Thank you Meredith for identifying a need and doing something about that ended up being very impactful to our industry. Brian Feagans, RATCLIFF

Pauline Souza

Partner, Sustainability Director

WRNS Studio

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Sun, 02/03/2019 - 20:32

Oh my goodness! How do we ever thank you and Nellie enough! What a game changer to be a part of this network of talented and passionate leaders! We were just recalling the beginnings of this group at the BALSA restart event (yes we needed a restart/kick in the pants) Thank you thank you thank you! I join Anne in the pledge! Please stay in touch !