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Her path from clean technology to real estate was driven by a realisation. Whilst working in New York after relocating from the West Coast, she saw that buildings represented the highest source of emissions in the city. Yasha feels that“ real estate is where climate change meets daily life, giving us the chance to turn every building into part of the solution”. This presented both a challenge and an opportunity.
“ Diverse leadership is essential to building sustainability strategies that are both resilient and inclusive,” Yasha says. She serves on the Advisory
Board for Women in Leadership at the University of North Georgia. This role allows her to support emerging women leaders and help create confidence that complex, non-traditional career paths are achievable.“ For me, it’ s about lifting others as we rise and ensuring the next generation of women leaders not only has a seat at the table, but the confidence and support to drive lasting change,” she explains.
“ Aligning building performance with financial strategy to create sustainable solutions that reduce emissions is not only an environmental decision
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