Weathering the Change: Climate Resilience Strategies & Solutions

Join Women+ in Green SD for an event showcasing climate resilience strategies and solutions in the San Diego region and beyond.

We've assembled a panel of key players at the forefront of climate resilience work, who will present their own projects and initiatives, offering firsthand insights into how resiliency is being integrated into real-world applications across our community. This event will shed light on how the City of San Diego plans to address climate hazards, as well as how climate resilience is becoming an increasingly critical consideration for CRE clients.

Following their presentations, our influential speakers will come together for an engaging panel discussion, diving deeper into the challenges and opportunities in building a more resilient San Diego. Whether you're in the industry or simply curious about how our region is adapting to environmental challenges, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, network with like-minded professionals, and be inspired by the innovative work happening right here in San Diego.

Register now to secure your spot!

Parking: Ample free street parking is available near the venue

Cost of attendance:

• $35 for USGBC-CA members (sign in to the Community Hub to access the member codes here)
• $40 for non-members
• $20 for students (please use your .edu email address to register)

*Ticket prices include appetizers and light refreshments.

Tom Abram, PE, LEED AP, CEM
Principal & Director, Climate & Sustainability, Introba

Tom is a Principal and Director in Climate and Sustainability at Introba, emphasizing developing decarbonization plans for building portfolio owners, leveraging advanced analytics, and informed by resilience and equity considerations. Tom co-authored the United States Department of Energy’s Framework for Emissions Reduction Planning: Building Portfolios and the forthcoming Efficient and Resilient Central Plants: An Assessment Guide for Owners. Tom also draws experience from managing energy and sustainability efforts at the University of Illinois and San Diego State University, where he has also taught civil and environmental engineering courses. Tom holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Sustainable Design and Construction from Stanford University.

Taylor Bulow
Director of Sustainability, Verdani Partners

Taylor Bulow is Director of Sustainability at Verdani Partners, leading climate resilience strategies for global real estate portfolios. As co-chair of Verdani’s Resilience Committee, Taylor helps organizations navigate evolving physical climate risks, emphasizing integrating resilience into long-term business strategies. She is newly certified in wildfire defense for landscape professionals through USGBC-CA, and works closely with leadership teams to enhance climate preparedness, decarbonization efforts, and regulatory alignment across assets.

Julia Chase
Chief Resilience Officer, City of San Diego

Julia Chase is the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of San Diego. In this role, she oversees the city’s climate resilience and conservation work program, including implementing Climate Resilient SD, which is the city’s plan to address sea level rise, wildfire, extreme heat, and flooding. Julia’s work focuses on the integration of climate resilience across City operations and on improving communities’ ability to respond to and thrive in a changing climate. Prior to her current role, Julia worked in both the public and private sectors, supporting climate planning at the local, state, and federal levels, including risk assessments, climate action and adaptation plans, and energy resilience planning. She co-chairs the Sustainability and Urban Resilience Forum (SURF) product council of the Urban Land Institute San Diego-Tijuana Chapter, which is focused on catalyzing climate action in the San Diego region through sharing scalable solutions. Julia received her Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Villanova University and Master's degree in environmental science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Lily Tsukayama
Program Manager, Planning & Environment, Port of San Diego

About Women+ in Green SD:

Women+ in Green is a platform for quarterly events designed to strengthen the message of equality and empower people of marginalized genders in the green building and sustainability sectors.

Event topics range from leadership to self-development and understanding equality gaps in the green building sector. This committee was inspired by the national movement and Women in Green conversations taking place in USGBC communities around the country. In San Diego, the committee is led by our volunteers and local leaders in the green building movement.

Women + in Green is a safe space. We create inclusive and warm environments for our community. We welcome people of all gender identities and expressions at our events. Please note that while many of our educational events center on women's experiences, our goal is to hold conversations for all people who have experienced misogyny. We seek to empower those who need it most.

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