BECOME A
SUSTAINABILITY
AMBASSADOR

Lead the transformation of the built environment.

Build the knowledge, connections, and leadership needed to bring sustainability into the decisions shaping how we build, invest, work, and live.

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The Ambassador Pathway

LEARN → CONNECT → LEAD → TRANSFORM

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LEARN

Start with Sustainability Is the New Advantage, the learning series created by the Chicago Metro Sustainability Committee.

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CONNECT

Build relationships with sustainability leaders, industry professionals, chapters, and organizations across the Midwest.

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LEAD

Bring sustainability knowledge and conversations into your chapter, workplace, projects, and community.

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TRANSFORM

Turn knowledge and leadership into meaningful action and help shape the future of the built environment.

WHO CAN
BECOME ONE?

Women and industry allies across construction, design, real estate, technology, finance, and other fields shaping the built environment.

Who can become a NAWIC Sustainability Ambassador

EDUCATION &
CREDENTIALS

Knowledge comes first. Completion of Sustainability Is the New Advantage learning series is the required prerequisite for Sustainability Ambassador certification. Build your foundation, complete the series, and earn recognition as a Certified Sustainability Ambassador.

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Why Become an Ambassador

WHY BECOME AN
AMBASSADOR?

Ambassadors help connect NAWIC's sustainability work with businesses, professionals, communities, projects, and the broader built environment.

Build your knowledge, expand your professional network, and become a visible voice for sustainable transformation in the built environment.

RECOGNITION

Your leadership deserves to be visible. Certified Ambassadors receive recognition as part of the Midwest Sustainability Ambassador network and may be featured through regional initiatives, events, and storytelling.

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Ambassador Directory

MEET THE WOMEN AND INDUSTRY ALLIES LEADING THE TRANSITION.

OUR FIRST AMBASSADORS
Shannon Wells
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Shannon Wells

NAWIC Chicago Metro Board Member and Communications & Public

NAWIC Chicago Metro Board Member and Communications & Public Relations Chair.
NAWIC Chicago Metro Sustainability Committee Board Director and Communications & Public Relations Chair

Instrumental in recognising the importance of establishing the Sustainability Committee and helping bring it to life. Through her communications and public relations leadership, Shannon is helping give the committee a strong voice, visibility, and presence within the NAWIC community.

Shannon April
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Shannon April

NAWIC Chicago Metro Sustainability Committee Board

NAWIC Chicago Metro Sustainability Committee Board Director. Construction and real estate visionary with a deep understanding of the transformation ahead. Shannon brought a forward-looking perspective and a strong conviction that sustainability will be an unavoidable—and defining—part of the future of the built environment.

WHY BECOME AN AMBASSADOR?

Ambassadors help connect NAWIC's sustainability work with businesses, professionals, communities, projects, and the broader built environment.

Build your knowledge, expand your professional network, and become a visible voice for sustainable transformation in the built environment.

Become an ambassador
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READY TO LEAD THE
TRANSITION?

REGISTER THROUGH YOUR CHAPTER.

The learning series is currently offered through participating NAWIC chapters. Connect with your chapter to register and begin your Ambassador pathway.

Contact Your Chapter