Erin Simpson
About Erin Simpson
Erin Simpson is an Engineering Manager at Verdani Partners, known for her expertise in sustainability audits and life-cycle cost analyses. She has a strong academic background in engineering and physics, along with extensive experience in managing technical teams and contributing to various green building certifications.
Work at Verdani Partners
Erin Simpson has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Verdani Partners since 2019. In this role, she manages the technical team, which has contributed significantly to the recognition of clients by reporting 18 funds to GRESB. Under her leadership, the team increased the number of certified properties by 31% over a two-year period. Erin has also played a key role in helping PGIM Real Estate achieve Fitwel Champion status by certifying a minimum number of properties. Her contributions include involvement in various sustainability initiatives and feasibility studies.
Education and Expertise
Erin Simpson holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Engineering Sciences from UC San Diego, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Astrophysics, double majoring at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, Erin completed a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business Practices from UC San Diego Extended Studies in 2016. She is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a LEED Green Associate, showcasing her expertise in energy management and sustainable building practices.
Background
Prior to her current role, Erin Simpson worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise in engineering and sustainability. She served as a Junior Researcher at the Space Sciences Laboratory at UC Berkeley for 11 months in 2004. From 2007 to 2012, she worked as a Project Engineer specializing in turbine measurements at GL Garrad Hassan in the Greater San Diego Area. Erin also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego from 2004 to 2006.
Achievements
Erin Simpson has been involved in several significant sustainability projects. She performed a sustainability audit and life-cycle cost analysis for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, which informed a LEED O+M feasibility study organized by the San Diego Green Building Council. Additionally, she contributed to a LEED O+M feasibility study for the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and co-led a Living Building Challenge feasibility study organized by the San Diego Living Building Collaborative.