Speakers

As Sustainability Director and Innovation Laboratory (iLab) lead at AECOM, Nadine drives the development of scalable decarbonization solutions that elevate building performance and promote environmental and social value. In addition to leading innovation, she advises clients on sustainability strategies and implementation of actionable roadmaps. Her work focuses on integrating forward-thinking design approaches and digital innovation to deliver energy-smart, resource-efficient outcomes, enabling clients to unlock long-term value and future-proof their assets. Nadine also heads AECOM’s Buildings + Places Global Technical Academy, where she is shaping the future of sustainable design by developing dynamic training programs at the intersection of environmental stewardship and digital transformation. Serving as Co-chair of the AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee, and a member of AIANY Committee on the Environment (COTE), Nadine helps push the boundaries as an advocate for a circular economy, adaptive reuse, and ethical decarbonization. Nadine is a frequent guest critic at colleges and universities and regularly speaks on innovation and sustainability. She holds a Master of Architecture from Bauhaus University in Germany.