Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to congratulate the graduates of its flagship Green Roof Professional (GRP) training and accreditation program and recent graduates of its new Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professionals Program

Sara Hagos is an architectural representative at IKO Industries Ltd., holding a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Haromaya University and a MASc. with distinction from Building Science Graduate Program at British Columbia Institutes of Technology (BCIT). Her MASc. project studied various extensive green roof systems and the findings were published in the Building and Environment Journal and the 2022 Buildings XV International Conference organized by ASHRAE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Paola Garcia, became a Green Roof Professional (GRP) through inspiration from GRHC events. She intertwines biophilic design with climate education, advocating for sustainability and resilience, notably with projects like TainaSoy Apiario in Puerto Rico and involvement with CRETF lobbying efforts.

Linda Merchant-Masonbrink, a Green Roof Professional (GRP), integrates her Microbiology and Landscape Architecture background into environmental planning at Ohio EPA. She emphasizes green infrastructure's role in water quality, biodiversity, and community resilience, advocating for sustainable practices and promoting awareness.

Completing the Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver, the Michelle Lazarz focused on ecological restoration and sustainable public space design. Discovering green roofs through the GRP program, Michelle aims to advocate for green roofs in Denver, bridging the gap in research focusing on semi-arid climates.

Follow the journey of Christine Thuring, Green Roof Professional (GRP). With roles at Ecotone Consultancy and GRIN, she advocates for green roofs and sustainability. Discover her diverse projects and vision for green roofs in climate resilience, highlighting the evolving purpose of these ecological systems.

Dr. Katherine McNamara Manning, a postdoctoral scholar at Kent State University, discusses her journey as an ecologist specializing in green roofs. With a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, she recommends the GRP program for building expertise. Excited about increasing urban biodiversity through green infrastructure, she sees its vital role in community resilience.

Earning your Green Roof Professional (GRP) accreditation is a great move for individuals looking to excel in this exciting area of the over green infrastructure field. Here are six compelling reasons to consider pursuing your GRP accreditation this Winter, including our Holiday Sale which runs from Dec 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024.

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation are excited to announce the 2022 PREP fellows who have successfully passed the GRP Exam.

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The Green infrastructure Training Scholarship for Black Youth was created to help break down the barriers of entry for Black Youth into the green infrastructure industry.