Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the independent body that administers Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications on behalf of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has announced the 2025 Class of LEED Fellows.
Twenty-three professionals from around the world are being recognized for their mastery of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and exceptional work in advancing green building practices.
This year’s class includes professionals in the built environment representing 10 countries and territories from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. They include consultants, architects, real estate developers, and professionals in construction. The LEED Fellow distinction is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated expert-level technical knowledge and a history of exemplary leadership, commitment, and service over a minimum of 10 years as a LEED professional.
“LEED Fellows are distinguished and accomplished green building professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to LEED and green building,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of GBCI and the USGBC.
The 2025 Class of LEED Fellows includes:
| 2025 LEED Fellow | Company / Affiliation |
| Umesh Atre | Parkhill |
| Julio Carrillo | Parkhill |
| Tiexin Chen | Colliers China |
| Caterina Chippari | OTEC |
| Tanya Eagle | JLL |
| Efrie Escott | Schneider Electric |
| João Marcello Gomes Pinto | SUSTENTECH |
| Anshul Gujarathi | Eco Solutions |
| Hoda Ibrahim | Saudi Diyar Consultants |
| Anica Landreneau | HOK |
| Erin Lauer | Project Pivot, LLC |
| Fin MacDonald | Urban Equation |
| Krithikha Muthukrishnan | Green Sketch Consultants |
| Anand Parthasarathy | BranchPattern |
| Sanyog Rathod | Sol design + consulting |
| Helen Rubinstein | Cosentini Associates LLP |
| Ryan Schwabenbauer | St. John Properties, Inc. |
| Andrés Schwarz | Green Certification Consultants |
| Federico Steinvorth | SPHERA Sustainability Consulting |
| Juan Carlos Valenzuela | W502 Arquitectura |
| Allison Wilson | Ayers Saint Gross |
| Iping Yang | TAIPEI 101 Tower |
| Huan Yao | TREND |
According to GBCI, LEED credentials enable professionals to learn the principles of the LEED rating system and their applicability to projects. They also provide opportunities for continued education on new technologies, innovative solutions, and evolving demands. With more than 203,000 LEED credential holders worldwide, the program creates a large international network of professionals to share best practices and opportunities.
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