The Grand Rapids 2030 District is run by the Michigan Green Building Collaborative (MiGBC) team. We are a dedicated group of individuals here to help you with your carbon goals.
Meet Our Team
Audrey Whaling
2030 Program Manager
audrey@migbc.org
Audrey (she/her), a lifelong environmentalist, joined MiGBC to champion the Emerging Lansing 2030 District. Presently, Audrey is the 2030 Program Manager, overseeing the Grand Rapids and Lansing 2030 Districts. With over 15 years of experience in complex project and program management, Audrey brings a combination of technical expertise and enthusiasm for sustainable solutions.
As a dedicated climate activist, Audrey is committed to addressing pressing environmental challenges through community engagement and informed action. Audrey is a Michigan native with a Masters of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University and enjoys spending time outdoors, participating in endurance sports, and caring for animals.
Jessica M. Austin is an environmental justice advocate based in Grand Rapids, MI. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management from Grand Valley State University. She is an alumna of the Michigan Healthy Climate Fellowship. In her previous role, she collaborated with specific neighborhoods to align them with Michigan’s Climate Agenda. She empowered smaller community-based organizations by providing them with the knowledge and resources necessary to promote resilience and sustainable practices.
Jessica specializes in coalition-building, community engagement, and strategic planning. She is passionate about leading teams and connecting with communities. Dedicated to promoting equity, she strives to create coalitions that empower Neighborhoods of Focus. By collaborating with diverse groups, her goal is to enhance community development through advocacy and raising awareness.
Kayla Snyder
Senior Programs Manager
kayla@migbc.org
Kayla (she/her) is the lead for our programs where she focuses on data management, educational events, and assisting local organizations with energy efficiency initiatives. Before joining MiGBC, Kayla performed energy audits, led internal educational sessions to bridge MEP design with energy efficiency, and collaborated with design engineers on reducing energy loads. She also has 4 years of experience in the brewing industry where she created her own sustainability internship tracking KPIs and implementing waste reduction strategies. She is passionate about equitable, energy-efficient, and ecologically conscious buildings. In her free time, Kayla enjoys running, gardening, spending time with her family, and working on creative projects.
Cheri Holman
Executive Director
cheri@migbc.org
Cheri (she/her) is a LEED Accredited Professional with extensive experience and a genuine passion for energy & water conservation. Other areas of interest include indoor environmental quality, clean/renewable energy, access to healthy food, and all things related to educating and promoting a healthy built environment. Prior to her work in nonprofit Cheri spent most of her career consulting & partnering with private sector corporations to reduce resource consumption within their facilities through the implementation of energy conservation technologies and improved operational practices.
Wendy Berg
Event & Membership Manager,
Elective Pay Program Ambassador
wendy@migbc.org
Wendy (she/her) coordinates our event planning, membership management, tracking & planning program impact and community engagement, as well as sharing in the development of all programs. Wendy is most passionate about mitigating climate change, reducing energy consumption, and environmental conservation.
Wendy comes to MiGBC with fifteen years of account management, event planning, volunteer training, and administrative experience in the non-profit and corporate sectors with a focus on the education environment. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Resource Management and Environmental Studies.
Ally Beshouri
Communications Manager
ally@migbc.org
Ally (she/her) is our Communications Manager. She is in charge of working on our weekly newsletter, social media presence, website updating, blog, and more! Directly prior to this role she spent five months with us as our Website and Usability Intern. She is a graduate of Michigan State University where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and her Bachelor’s Degree in Comparative Cultures and Politics. She is passionate about combining her skills and love of design with environmental advocacy, as well as learning new ways to better the environment in her daily life.
In her free time she is an avid gardener, bike packer, and Great Lakes visitor. Though on a regular day she can be found spending most of her time with her two cats or taking care of her many houseplants.
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