Dana Weiss
About Dana Weiss
Dana Weiss serves as the Director of ESG at Verdani Partners, where she focuses on developing ESG policies for real estate investment trusts and corporations. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Business and has extensive experience in landscape architecture and sustainability consulting.
Current Role at Verdani Partners
Dana Weiss serves as the Director of ESG at Verdani Partners, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. Her responsibilities include creating ESG policies and protocols tailored for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and corporations with extensive physical plant needs. Weiss's work contributes to the firm's commitment to sustainable practices in the built environment.
Education and Expertise
Dana Weiss earned her MBA in Sustainable Business from Presidio Graduate School, studying from 2010 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. Weiss possesses expertise in ESG reporting tools such as GRESB and GRI, energy and utility management, and climate change risk assessments. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and a FSA Credential Level II Candidate.
Professional Background
Dana Weiss has a diverse professional background in sustainability and landscape architecture. She began her career as a Landscape Architecture Intern at CTA Architects Engineers in 2006. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Director of Business Development at StartEngine, Program Manager at Partner Energy, and Landscape Designer at HBB Landscape Architecture. Weiss has also worked as a Sustainability Coach and Owner of Engage With It, where she focused on culture coaching and sustainability initiatives.
Previous Experience in ESG and Sustainability
Throughout her career, Dana Weiss has gained significant experience in the ESG sector. She worked as a LOHAS Marketplace Coordinator at Sustainatopia and as a Producer for the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. Her role as a Sustainability Coach at True Market Solutions further solidified her expertise in sustainability practices. Weiss has also conducted vendor sourcing and management, enhancing her ability to implement effective ESG strategies.
Skills and Specializations
Dana Weiss has developed a range of skills relevant to her work in ESG and sustainability. She is proficient in high-impact proposal creation and stakeholder presentations, which are essential for communicating ESG initiatives. Her experience in conducting climate change risk assessments and mitigation strategies for real estate assets demonstrates her capability to address environmental challenges. Weiss's background in landscape architecture complements her ESG expertise, allowing for a holistic approach to sustainability.