Meet the Team

	Cindy Regnier (PI), P.E., P.Eng., LEED AP, is Technical Leader for Commercial Building Systems at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the U.S., and Executive Manager for FLEXLAB®, the U.S. Department of Energy’s newest building technologies testing facility – the Facility for Low Energy Experiments in Buildings. FLEXLAB is Berkeley Lab’s series of experimental testbeds focused on RD&D of integrated systems and grid enabled controls. She also manages several research projects focused on application of low energy systems and technologies, including integrated systems incentive programs for utilities, and 2030 District scale solutions focused on small commercial, working with a number of U.S. cities. Prior to joining LBNL in 2009, she spent 13+ years on design of innovative, integrated HVAC systems, including AIA COTE Top 10 and LEED Platinum buildings. Her Bachelor’s degree is in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University, Canada, and she holds professional engineering licenses in California and Ontario, Canada
	Wanyu (Rengie) Chan (co-PI), Ph.D., is a Staff Scientist and leader of the Indoor Environment Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts. Her research focuses on characterizing indoor air quality and its implications for human exposures in the built environment. She led a collaborative study with the University of California Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center to investigate the role of HVAC on indoor air quality in California classrooms. Dr. Chan serves as the point of contact for the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program. She also manages a number of projects funded by the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on topics related to indoor air quality and building ventilation.
	Alastair Robinson is an Energy and Environment Technology expert with 18 years of technical and project management experience in consultancy and research environments. He received a BSc in Geology from Liverpool University and an MSc in Technology and Innovation Studies (Industrial Policy and Environmental Technology) from the University of Sussex’s Science Policy Research Unit. His experience is in concept, detailed design and engineering of community and district-wide mechanical energy systems, and commercial building energy efficiency research and development. Alastair’s recent projects have comprised technology applications in commercial buildings and in LBNL's FLEXLAB commercial building testbed, and research into the potential for district energy in California and the U.S. He is a Project Manager for BETO's Agile BioFoundry consortia, the objective of which is to accelerate industry development of renewable biofuels and biodegradable materials.
	Jordan Shackelford is a Principal Scientific Engineering Associate in the Electronics, Lighting & Networks Group at LBNL. Jordan has over 12 years of research and implementation experience with energy efficiency retrofits in the built environment, with a focus on emerging lighting and controls technologies. His project portfolio covers a range of building types from studies in commercial office environments to retrofit package characterization for school facilities as well as residential retrofit readiness research. Jordan works in LBNL's FLEXLAB on experimental design, testing, and analysis and has worked on LED and networked controls field demonstrations and on utility-funded LED street and area lighting and controls projects. He holds a Masters Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford’s Atmosphere / Energy Program.
	Reilly Loveland is an Associate Director at New Buildings Institute (NBI), a national non-profit organization dedicated to research and developing leading edge practices and technology applications for high performance buildings and translating them into innovative and practical solutions for building professionals, government agencies and utility energy efficiency programs. At NBI, Reilly focuses on energy efficiency in schools, which includes work developing educational opportunities and resources for a better understanding of healthy and energy efficient schools. The program’s focus is on drastic energy and cost reduction in K-12 schools to ensure optimal spaces for students and staff to work, learn, and play. Reilly also designs and develops NBI workshops, public engagement materials, and other technical and market transformation resources. Reilly has received several awards including USGBC Women in Green, USGBC Center for Green School’s Ambassador Award, and the NEEA Rising Star Award for her work advocating for sustainable schools.
	Shannon Oliver brings experience with energy performance contracting, net zero building design, greenhouse gas inventories, water conservation, and waste management and reduction. He has a BS degree in Environmental Health from Colorado State University and a Master of Public Health degree in Global Environmental Health from Emory University. His professional experience includes six years of air quality and environmental regulatory compliance for the oil and gas industry, and over seven years as the Manager of Energy & Sustainability at Adams 12 School District in north-Denver, Colorado. Shannon is a Senior Project Manager at New Buildings Institute, and has supported the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, the Energy CLASS Prize program, and a variety of school district sustainability planning efforts.
	Mischa Egolf is a Technical Associate at New Buildings Institute (NBI). Mischa applies her engineering background to conduct data analysis, create data visualizations, and complete technical research. Through building science expertise, Mischa quantifies the energy and cost impacts of energy efficiency measures in both the residential and commercial sector. Mischa supports school districts in the Efficient Healthy Schools Program by onboarding new participants, supporting capacity building efforts, and contributing to resource development.
	Emma Riccardi is a Senior Project Analyst for NBI’s Leadership and Market Development team, where she provides guidance and technical assistance to help drive the adoption of sustainability initiatives in public schools across the nation. She also manages a program that engages college students in sustainability in the built environment to catalyze workforce development in this growing industry. Before joining NBI, Emma worked for a K-12 school district in Northern California, managing and supporting their energy and sustainability projects. During her time there, she helped three new construction projects become CHPS-Designed certified, managed 117 EV charging stations throughout the district, and coordinated with key stakeholders to instill enthusiasm and commitment to energy efficiency and emission reduction goals.
	David Landman is an energy and building system expert with over 25 years of experience, including 20 years of EMIS experience working with big data analytics in educational, healthcare, life science, federal, commercial and industrial facilities. His experience includes analyzing and developing central plant, HVAC, and IAQ projects.
	Nathaniel (Nate) Allen is a Technology Manager for the Building Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. In this role he manages a portfolio of technology adoption, validation, and technical assistance initiatives to advance energy affordability in U.S. commercial buildings. He brings over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of building efficiency, public policy, and education to this role. He received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the captain of the heavyweight rowing team, and holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at UVA.
	Kelley Smith is a Special Advisor for Implementation in the Office of Radiation and Indoor Air at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He is responsible for supporting implementation of school indoor air quality provisions and numerous other activities designed to improve air quality in schools across the nation. Kelley previously served as a Communications Coordinator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) from 2016-2023. Before that, he served as the Director of Communications and International Affairs Advisor for the Office Research and Development (ORD) Office of Science Policy (OSP) at EPA and held several other positions at the EPA and White House (2008–2016) where he was responsible for helping the President communicate with the public and advising senior EPA officials on environmental policy and outreach issues. Kelley received a Bachelors (BA) in History and Political Science from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2007 and a Masters in Public Administration and Policy (MPAP) from American University in 2023.
	Sheila Brown has worked for over 4 decades with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and dedicated many years of her career to creating healthy learning environments for school occupants. Ms. Brown has performed extensive outreach and communication and works collaboratively with organizations, providing technical assistance to educate about ways to manage and reduce exposure to indoor environmental pollutants in schools. She holds a B.A. from Sojourner Douglas College and an M.P.A. from American University.