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Introducing Frances Yang

Introducing Frances Yang

by | Jul 17, 2026 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Associate Director for Low Carbon Design Frances Yang is Associate Director of Low Carbon Design, with the role of supporting research, strategy, and coordinated action for CLF to reduce embodied carbon emissions globally. Prior to joining CLF, Frances spent 22 years...
Introducing Kristina Farrell

Introducing Kristina Farrell

by | Feb 2, 2026 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Low Carbon Buildings Lead Kristina Farrell’s role is focused on driving embodied carbon reduction at the building level through rigorous research and industry collaboration. Kristina holds an M.S. in Structural Engineering and Mechanics from University of...
Introducing Rachelle Habchi

Introducing Rachelle Habchi

by | Dec 9, 2024 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Rachelle is a licensed engineer with 7 years of experience as a structural engineer and previous director of sustainability at Glotman Simpson. She’s had the opportunity to work on a variety of structures, including K-12, higher education, multi-family residential,...
Introducing Aurora Jensen

Introducing Aurora Jensen

by | Nov 8, 2024 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Aurora Jensen is a Senior Manager focused on Low Carbon Buildings at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role emphasizes building-scale embodied carbon reduction through research, technical guidance and collaboration. Before joining CLF, Aurora grew and led the Embodied...
Introducing Michelle Lambert

Introducing Michelle Lambert

by | Dec 14, 2023 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Policy and Engagement Manager Michelle Lambert is a Policy and Engagement Manager at CLF. She leads research on public policies targeting embodied carbon with the goal of decarbonizing building materials and reducing the carbon impact of our built environment. She is...
Introducing Mahsa Torabi

Introducing Mahsa Torabi

by | Nov 22, 2023 | CLF Staff intro, Feature

Visiting Researcher, UW Mahsa Torabi is a Visiting Researcher at the UW, and a PhD candidate at University of Victoria (UVic). Her research utilizes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for early-stage design and the formulation of low-carbon, high-performance design concepts....