How we work
A history of experience leading national-scale climate and sustainability initiatives, translating complex data into strategy, and aligning stakeholders across organizations. My work sits at the intersection of systems design, facilitation, and implementation.
Selected Experience
Led implementation of national climate initiatives supporting thousands of projects and billions of square feet of building data
Designed and scaled sustainability frameworks adopted across firms and organizations
Developed data tracking and reporting systems to support strategic decision-making
Facilitated alignment across leadership teams, technical experts, and external stakeholders
Supported integration of climate, policy, and program strategy within large organizations
Areas of Expertise
Climate & sustainability strategy
Program design & scaling
Stakeholder facilitation
Data & metrics frameworks
Implementation planning
Narrative translation of technical work
Representative Engagements
National-scale sustainability program development and expansion
Organizational strategy and implementation planning
Cross-sector coalition and leadership facilitation
Impact measurement and reporting system design
Strategic positioning for initiatives and projects
Integration of sustainability into operational workflow
Approach
My work is grounded in the belief that ambitious goals require structure to succeed.
I combine strategic thinking, facilitation, and data-informed decision-making to help organizations navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and move forward with confidence.
Much of this experience is rooted in the built environment, with deep familiarity in design practice, sustainability frameworks, and industry-wide initiatives — bringing a systems perspective that translates across sectors.
ECHO Reporting Schema & Whitepaper
Co-authored by Melissa Morancy, the ECHO Schema streamlines data reporting, reduces inconsistencies, and enables seamless data exchange across LCA tools, platforms, and databases.
Case Studies
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
As Project Manager, Melissa Morancy led the development of AIA’s defining principles for 21st-century design. This framework, consisting of 10 key principles and guiding questions, drives progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment.
2030 Refreshers: A refresher crash course on the DDx
Get you acquainted – or re-acquainted with the DDx and your firm’s involvement with the AIA 2030 Commitment. We will walk through the DDx and go over how to navigate your Company profile, go through the different methods to input your projects