Top 20 Ambassador Spotlight: SIG’s Gabriella de la Vera on Enhancing Wellness and Building Trust
Congratulations to Gabriella de la Vera, Wellness Sustainability Consultant at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TÜV SÜD America Company and Fitwel Champion Provider, for being recognized as one of Fitwel’s Top 20 Ambassadors of 2024! This recognition adds yet another accolade to SIG’s impressive track record as a leader in the healthy building movement. Last year, SIG received Best in Building Health awards for achieving the Highest Scoring Viral Response Module for 125 Broad Street and the Highest Scoring Commercial Site v2.1 for Palisades Office Park.
AT A GLANCE
Name: Gabriella de la Vera
Role: Sustainability Consultant - Wellness, SIG
Ambassador Since: March 2022
At SIG, Gabriella has leveraged the Fitwel Ambassador program to create healthier, more sustainable environments for her clients, advancing their health-related goals while propelling her own career growth. In this Q&A, Gabriella shares her journey and insights into the Fitwel Certification process, offering valuable perspectives for those interested in enhancing their own projects with a focus on health and sustainability.
What motivated your project team(s) to pursue Fitwel Certification?
GV: Our team believes in the power of building health, wellness, and sustainability! We enjoy walking through the Fitwel process with our clients and encouraging them to showcase their achievements.
Why did you choose to become a Fitwel Ambassador?
GV: I first learned about the Fitwel Ambassador program while interning at SIG in college. Many of my assignments at the time included creating documentation for various Fitwel projects, which piqued my interest in the Standard's evidence-based strategies and certification process. I decided to become an Ambassador to better understand Fitwel's process and requirements, with the goal of ultimately assisting my clients and promoting health and wellness in the built environment.
Who made this year’s Best in Building Health list? Find out here.
Palisades Office Park
Central Perimeter, Atlanta, GA | Image Courtesy of Atlanta Property Group and Jon Slone
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Ambassadors are meeting the demand for healthy buildings and taking their careers to the next level. Learn more and enroll today at fitwel.org/amabassadors.
How has becoming a Fitwel Ambassador impacted your life and/or career?
GV: Being a Fitwel Ambassador has given me the opportunity to be a reliable consultant for our clients. The various learning sessions and resources available have given me confidence in my ability to prepare and guide projects through the Fitwel process. It has also enabled me to act as a sounding board for my colleagues, answering any questions they may have about their projects.
How are you using Fitwel to advance your company's/client's ESG strategies, particularly the 'Social' pillar?
GV: Many of our clients pursue Fitwel to strengthen their ESG initiatives. SIG is proud to have a full-service ESG department, and our Consulting department often collaborates with them to help many of our portfolio clients achieve Fitwel Certification and support ESG reporting.
12770 El Camino Real
San Diego, California | Image Courtesy of Kilroy Realty
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About SIG
Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TÜV SÜD America Company is a full-service sustainability consulting firm and distinguished leader in the green building movement. SIG strives to prioritize the health and safety of the employees and tenants of their clients. To achieve this, they have adopted the Fitwel Standard to reach a healthier future that centers around occupant well-being and cleaner communities. They believe in the people behind healthy buildings and want to help make a difference in the environment. Their passion is to help clients easily obtain certifications for new and existing buildings and sites. SIG has in-house certified Fitwel Ambassadors that are expertly training on, and experienced with, the Fitwel Certification Standard. Their team has worked on Fitwel projects all over the US and internationally and have the experience, resources, and passion for helping clients stand out as an industry leader in healthy spaces. sigearth.com
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