Sustainability Consultant | CPHT

Patrick brings diverse expertise and a versatile skill set to the Linnean team, drawing on a background in mental health counseling, construction, as well as owning his own cabinet shop. At Linnean, his work includes GIS analysis, developing and designing building dashboards, supporting Passive House certification projects, as well as community climate and sustainability projects. Patrick holds an MA in Sustainable Development and Climate Change from Antioch University, and is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson accredited by Passive House International. Passionate about new ideas and innovation, Patrick is always happy to get nerdy about groundbreaking blue/green infrastructure concepts, inventive spatial analysis approaches, or a novel design challenge. Away from the desk, Patrick can be found immersed in the natural beauty of the Green Mountains with his pup Ollie, embracing the tranquility of his home in Waterbury, VT.

Energy Modeler | LEED AP BD+C, CPHC

As a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, Vitor brings a dedication to helping developers and organizations navigate the complex landscape of green buildings. He is currently working with the high-performing buildings team on a variety of projects seeking Passive House and LEED certification. With a background in Building Science, he has experience utilizing modeling tools both at the urban and building scale to measure energy, daylighting, and wind performance. He received his Master’s of Science in the High Performing Building program at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture.

Sustainability Consultant

Rebecca brings both academic and work experience in the fields of sustainable buildings and communities, renewable energy, and communication of scientific information. At Linnean, Rebecca provides support on municipal climate resilience projects, Passive House certification and LEED certification. She has a strong interest in the environmental, health, and climate impacts of material selection, flows, and reuse. Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sustainable Systems and Renewable Energy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She loves to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively in her work to inspire a more sustainable, equitable, joyful future.

Climate Planner

Holly works with local governments, organizations, and communities to develop collaborative approaches to addressing climate change. Recent projects have focused on expanding renewable energy, strengthening food systems, growing circular economies, and fostering more connected neighborhoods, in each case prioritizing the system change to support more resilient communities, just processes, and pathways to a carbon-neutral future. Prior to Linnean, Holly supported ecological and community planning processes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Holly has a Master's in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Principal | LEED AP O+M

Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions. He helped found the Massachusetts Chapter of the USGBC and held the position of Chair of the Board of the Chapter for two years. Jim is a founding Board member of the Resilient Design Institute. Created by Alex Wilson of BuildingGreen, the organization pursues research and education on resilience in the built environment. Jim is also a Board member of CLEAR, the owner of the LENSES regenerative development framework. Previously, Jim worked as the Director of Strategy at BuildingGreen.

Sustainability Consultant | LEED AP

Becca uses the principles of LEED, WELL, Passive House and Living Building Challenge to foster integrated and cohesive solutions for high-performing buildings. Her recent work is focused in leading projects through Passive House and LEED certification through energy modeling and in-depth documentation. She has nearly 15 years of experience in design and construction focused on healthy buildings, specifications, and master planning. Prior to joining Linnean Solutions, Becca worked as an architectural designer and project manager in the AEC industry.

Climate Planner

Sarah is a climate planner, participatory action researcher, and firm believer in the transformative power of relationships. She has spent over a decade in Boston working with youth and organizing for social justice, and brings that experience to inform her work at Linnean, where she works with local governments to develop inclusive and participatory climate planning processes. She is completing her Master's in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts; and her thesis explores equitable climate planning at the intersection of housing and climate justice. In her spare time, you can find her tending lovingly to her plants, attempting to roller skate, or devouring urban fantasy novels like N.K. Jemisin’s The City We Became.

Climate Planner

Olivia is a social scientist with expertise in human, policy, and environmental justice dimensions of hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience. Olivia’s work, which is informed by interdisciplinary, community-based, and participatory approaches, aims to strengthen capacity for resilience and transformation by empowering individuals, addressing policy issues, and supporting innovative governance processes. Olivia is a problem-solver and facilitator who has successfully led and supported strategic collaborations with communities, community-based organizations, academia, government, and the private sector to support resilience efforts at different scales. When working directly with communities, Olivia prioritizes approaches that nurture trust and authentic relationships, manifest co-creation, and counter implicit social and organizational barriers that hinder participation among partners, especially disadvantaged groups.