Advocacy & Social Equity

The work of this committee supports green building ordinances in municipalities; considers, analyzes and takes a stand on policy initiatives; raises awareness/alerts our audience to opportunities to take action to support green building and/or environmental policy.  The committee is currently populated by area professionals – green building consultants, environmental health consultants, housing advocates, green builders, architects and students.

Meeting Schedule: 3rd Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. alternating between in-person meetings at Fore Solutions in Portland and virtual WebEx meetings.

Co-Chair: Naomi Mermin, Naomi Mermin Consulting, nmermin@maine.rr.com

Co-Chair: Benjamin Pollard, Pollard Builders, jbpollard@pollardbuilders.com

Advocacy + Social Equity Committee Members:

Matthew Alcorn – Kolbert Building
Alan Kuniholm – PDT Architects
Rosemary Moeykens – Avesta Housing
Carly Price – Pollard Builders
Mike Pulaski – Fore Solutions
Tracie Reed
Roland Sanglap
Bruce Stahnke – Stahnke + Kitagawa
Jay Waterman – Fore Solutions
Allison Zuchman – Fore Solutions