Making a difference requires leadership.
Join our Board of Directors to advance
a green built environment in Central California.
September 15, 2025
USGBC Central California is now soliciting nominations for election to the Board of Directors. This position provides the opportunity to help advance green buildings and communities in Central California and become part of the leadership team of a growing organization. The Chapter is seeking Directors who are committed to increasing sustainability in our built environment, passionate about making an impact in our community, experienced in leading volunteer organizations, and willing to commit leadership to helping the Chapter serve our community. Find out more about board membership in our election fact sheet.
ELECTION SCHEDULE
Filing Period: September 15th – November 7th, 2025
Deadline to Submit Application*: November 7, 2025
Candidate Notification: November 14, 2025
Elections: December 1 – December 31, 2025
New Board Members Seated: January 1, 2026
Who can Vote: All current paid Chapter members*
*To join the Chapter and be eligible to apply and vote, click here: www.usgbccc.org/Become-A-Member and follow instructions on Registering for a Chapter Membership link below.
TERMS & MEETINGS
The term of office is for two years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Terms of board members are staggered so that half the Board changes each year. Board meetings occur on a monthly basis, generally online.
QUALIFICATIONS
Given the Chapter’s expanding scope of programs and local influence, a number of qualifications are particularly important. The Board seeks diversity and leadership qualities to assure strong and dynamic local leadership.
· Candidates will be selected to provide a mix of expertise, potential contributions, leadership, business experience, diversity, and continuity.
· Candidates must sign the USGBC-CC Board of Directors commitment form.
· Candidates are expected to be USGBC-CC members, new member applicants are accepted.
· We are currently looking for candidates from the following fields: architecture, banking, law, construction, real estate development, engineering, government, interior design, landscaping, transportation, marketing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· Nominations will be accepted for seven (7) board seats.
· You may nominate yourself or nominate another member by asking them to do so by completing the linked application form.
· Bios and applications will be sent out with the ballots. Voting instructions will be sent to all members prior to commencement of voting.
· Submit the completed Board of Director Application and signed Board of Director Commitment by the deadline above. Submission of the Board of Director application implies agreement.
· Direct all questions to connect@usgbccc.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Aya Shitanishi
President
Ellis Vance
Treasurer
Sheila Hakimipour
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Andres Jauregui
Anthony Williams
Uris Giron
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laura Gromis
