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The U.S. Green Building Council
Emerging Professionals

(formerly Emerging Green Builders)
USGBC National made the name change to better represent our actions and members.

Who we are...
We are not just architects, engineers, contractors, and building professionals. We have members from all industries and specialties and are open to everyone interested in a more sustainable way of life. In fact, we need EVERYONE to bring their unique backgrounds and experiences to a common ground so that we can really bring about sustainable changes on an even larger scale! The Emerging Professionals are students and young professionals dedicated to becoming and recruiting the future leaders of the green building movement. The Houston EP offers young people the opportunity to get involved in green building activities locally, gain access to USGBC resources, participate in local events, and to plug in to the local green building network. Besides more friends = more fun so join Emerging Professionals today!

2010 EP Committee Members:
Heather Smith, Chair
Lisa Lin, Chair-Elect
Jeff Chapman, Past Chair
John Beilue, Secretary
Nicole Hayes, Treasurer
Rese Fox, Programs Coordinator
Candiss Everett, Media Relations Coordinator
Jim Falk, Volunteer Coordinator
Ben Willey, Social Events Coordinator
Ruthanne Haut, Hospitality/Food and Beverages Coordinator
Hank Hodde, Educational Outreach Coordinator

What we do...
The mission of the Houston Emerging Professionals is to educate, involve and provide affordable and accessible resources for integration of students and young professionals into the growing green building movement as active and qualified employees and professionals.

How we do it...

• Educational Events
• Documentary Film Series
• Social / Networking Events
• Special Events such as AIA Sandcastle Competition and 350.org Day
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Host the Annual Local Natural Talent Design Competition (click here)
• Promote green building in the Houston Area with the help of our Information Station/Green Building Maze
• EGB Foundation to give an Annual Scholarship to local students who show promise in green building. In 2010 Students from Rice University, University of Houston, The Art Institute, and Texas A&M will receive scholarships
• Job/Internship Postings for green building firms to find local talent (click here)
• Green Resource Links
  

Get involved...
There are various levels of involvement.

• Step 1. Join EP!
• Step 2. Show up to our Events
• Step 3. Tell others & Bring friends
• Step 4. Volunteer at Events
• Step 5. Attend LEED Study Groups & Pass exam to become LEED AP!

Join Emerging Professionals!

If you want to get involved with EP and join one of the committees, please contact Heather Smith, EP Committee Chairperson at info@ephouston.org