Gail Brager holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is a Distinguished Professor of Architecture at UC Berkeley in their Building Science, Technology & Sustainability program. She also serves as Director of the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), an industry/university collaborative research center with nearly 50 diverse partners from the building industry. Since joining the faculty in 1984, Professor Brager remains passionate about teaching and conducting applied research focused on reducing energy use while enhancing indoor environmental quality and occupant experience. She co-developed ASHRAE Std 55’s adaptive thermal comfort model and more recently co-authored Experiential Design Schemas, a book that bridges data-driven building science with the more poetic sensorial perspectives of architecture, aimed at expanding the joy and nature connections in buildings. A long-time champion for women in the industry, she was featured in Women in Green: Voices in Sustainable Design, and annually hosts her “Gail’s Green Goddess Garden Party”, a networking event bringing together 60-80 women in the sustainability field. Her greatest pride comes from mentoring students and supporting their growth as future leaders who strive to make a positive impact on the world.