Advisors

Research advisors offer expertise in basic research and in the development of Eneref Reports.

PR FOR PLANET EARTH

Fellows, Advisors and Campaign Directors

Eneref Institute is grateful for the government, academic and industry leaders who participate in Eneref impact campaigns. Eneref Fellowships, Directorships and Advisorships are reserved for professionals who possess a level of academic or professional expertise that will serve our mission of socially responsible sustainable development. We are, PR For Planet Earth.

Senior Fellow | Right To Daylight
Nancy Clanton

Campaign Director | Lead The Leap
Abdullah Khodadad

Campaign Director | Right To Daylight
Eric Huffman

Senior Fellow | Right To Daylight

Nancy Clanton

Nancy is a Senior Fellow for the Right To Daylight campaign. Nancy Clanton, PE, FIES, FIALD, LEED, has won numerous awards in energy efficiency and is currently the CEO at Clanton & Associates, Inc. Since 1981, Clanton & Associates has been integrating daylight and electric light to enhance the built environment.

Campaign Director | Lead The Leap

Abdullah Khodadad

Abdullah is a Director of the Lead The Leap campaign. Well-know for his political activism against corruption, Abdullah Khodadad is the current Campaign Director for Rebrand Afghanistan initiative. He was an Afghanistan embassy diplomat in Washington DC as the liaison for Think Tank Affairs, He is also media and communication expert, who speaks fluent English, Farsi/Dari/Tajiki (Cyrillic), Pashto, Urdu/Hindi, as well as some Russian.

Phone:+1-202-221-8440 ext 227

Campaign Director | Right To Daylight

Eric Huffman

Eric is the Director of the Right To Daylight campaign. Eric Huffman, LEED is the Principal Owner of Daylighting Solutions based in Rohrersville, Maryland. Since 1996 Daylighting Solutions has served thousands of customers, saving them millions of dollars, by eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day.

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE
Daniel Mazmanian, PhD

Advisor | Cool Room, Cool Earth
Lew Harriman

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT
Virginia Dominicis, AIA

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE
Bob Murrin, FAIA

Advisor | Right To Daylight
Edward Dean, FAIA

ADVISOR | LEAD THE LEAP
Massoud Hossaini, Photojournalist

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT
Jason Gregorie, PE, MS

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT
Deborah Burnett, ASID CMG AASM

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT
Glenn Keyes, FAIA

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE
Diana Fisler, PhD

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE
Jalal Farooq, CFO

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT
Joshua Roland, AIA, LLED AP, CNU-A

SENIOR FELLOW | COOL ROOM, COOL EARTH
Ralph Thompson, LEED AP, PE

Senior Fellow | Right To Daylight
Jay Goodman

SENIOR FELLOW | LEAD THE LEAP
Fawzia Koofi

SENIOR FELLOW | LEAD THE LEAP
Kazim Homayoon

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH
Tom Little, AIA

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH
Peter Morley, AIA

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH
Eric Rexrode, Chem. Engr.

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE

Daniel Mazmanian, PhD

As part of the CODE FOR CLIMATE campaign, Dan is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Above-Code steel frame windows specified for USC Fertitta Hall. Daniel A. Mazmanian is a widely published scholar in the field of policy implementation and environmental policy. He is a professor at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the director of new initiatives at the Center for Sustainable Cities. He served as the school’s Ione L. Piper Dean and Professor from 2000-2005. Before coming to USC, he served as dean of the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation since 1994. Professor Mazmanian served as executive director of the “Report of the California Adaptation Advisory Panel to the State of California,” in 2009-2010, and a member of the “Task Force on Environmental Governance of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development,” in 2005-2006.

Advisor | Cool Room, Cool Earth

Lew Harriman

Lew is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Criteria for Evaluation: Select-Service Hotel Indoor Air Quality. Lew Harriman focuses on moisture control, humidity and energy in buildings and industrial processes. Lew served as a National Peer in the Construction Excellence Program of the Public Buildings Service of the U.S. General Services Administration. He is well-known as a writer and lecturer in North America, Europe and Asia. He is a Fellow and Life Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and served for four years as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer. Lew is the author of The Dehumidification Handbook, and was the lead author for both the ASHRAE Humidity Control Design Guide and The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot & Humid Climates. He also wrote the California Guide to Best Practices for Home Energy Retrofits and served as the Chair of ASHRAE’s Multidisciplinary Task Group on Damp Buildings, Human Health and HVAC Design. He has served as Chair and Vice Chair and handbook Subcommittee Chair of ASHRAE’s Technical Committee 1.12 – Moisture Management in Buildings, and earlier served on Technical Committee 8.12 – Desiccant Dehumidification Equipment and Components.

Advisor | Right To Daylight

James Benya

Jim is a Senior Advisor for the Right To Daylight campaign. James Benya, PE, FIES, FIALD, is a principal with BENYA BURNETT CONSULTANCY. BENYA BURNETT is a professional lighting and epigenetic consulting practice founded by James Benya and Deborah Burnett. Benya Burnett combines Edison award-winning lighting design with internationally recognized expertise in light, health and epigenetic design. Located in Davis, California, they provide consulting services throughout North America and the world.

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT

Virginia Dominicis, AIA

As part of the RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT campaign, Virginia is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Steel Windows Enhance Natural Daylight In Palm Beach Home. Beginning with a Bachelor’s of Architecture from University of Miami in 1991, Virginia has acquired over 20 years of experience in architecture and interior design in South Florida. Her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Florida Design, Quest, Miami Herald’s “Home and Design” section, and Rizzoli’s Palm Beach Architectural Legacy. Seven years ago, she opened her own boutique design studio in Palm Beach.

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE

Bob Murrin, FAIA

As part of the CODE FOR CLIMATE campaign, Bob is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Above-Code steel frame windows specified for USC Fertitta Hall. Bob Murrin is a principal at AC Martin and of the Higher Education Design and Planning Studio, responsible for major Architectural Design commissions at Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges and K-12. AC Martin is a California based architecture, planning, interior architecture and research firm that uses an integrated design approach to create enduring environments for the 21st century.

Advisor | Right To Daylight

Edward Dean, FAIA

As part of the Right To Daylight campaign, Edward is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Architects Choose Modular Glass Skylights for Cornell University. His objective is to help move the profession toward the next generation of building infrastructure–zero net energy and zero carbon buildings. A combination of building scientist, design coach and experienced large-project architect, Edward Dean has specialized in low-energy sustainable building design throughout his professional career. He has both designed and consulted on zero-net-energy building projects. His experience in professional practice as project leader on major projects at nationally recognized firms gives him a realistic understanding of the building industry, its limitations and possibilities.

ADVISOR | LEAD THE LEAP

Massoud Hossaini, Photojournalist

Massoud is an Advisor for the Lead The Leap campaign. Massoud Hossaini is the winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. Hossaini joined Agence France-Presse (AFP) in 2007, and covered the war in Afghanistan, part of the time embedded with US troops. In doing this, he traveled to isolated villages, where he also documented local life. Hossaini’s work has twice been exhibited in Berlin, and he is currently still an AFP photographer in Afghanistan.

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT

Jason Gregorie, PE, MS

As part of the RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT campaign, Jason is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Climate Change Drives New Window Specs For Charleston Library. Jason’s practice focuses on design, consulting, and forensic investigations for a range of structural, building envelope, and civil projects. He is a licensed engineer, certified floodplain manager, and has been qualified as an expert in state and federal court. Jason studied engineering at Clemson University, where he earned a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in construction materials. Jason is presently Chair of ASCE’s Committee on Forensic Investigations, and previously served for 10-years as a member on TRB’s Low-Volume Roads Committee.

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT

Deborah Burnett, ASID CMG AASM

Deborah is a Senior Advisor for the RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT campaign. Deborah Burnett ASID, CMG, LGC, AASM is a recognized international authority in epigenetic design and circadian correct spaces with an emphasis on passive wellness. Deborah consults and provides peer review specifications for projects with a high expectation for occupant health and well being, including enhanced sleep efficacy and reduced daytime fatigue. Also an award winning interior designer and general contractor, Deborah is especially known for practical, innovative and attractive solutions.

Design Firm:Benya Burnett Consultancy

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT

Glenn Keyes, FAIA

As part of the RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT campaign, Glenn served as an advisor on the Eneref Report; Climate Change Drives New Window Specs For Charleston Library. Glenn is an influential force on the preservation of our historic architectural resources from a local to national level, Keyes served as the Staff Architect at South Carolina’s State Historic Preservation Office for three years. This public sector experience gives him the broad perspective of preservation that serves as a strong basis for his practice. Additionally, he has served as member the Board of Advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE

Diana Fisler, PhD

As part of the CODE FOR CLIMATE campaign, Diana is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Continuous Wall Insulation in Homes And Buildings. Diana Fisler is an experienced industrial scientist and a variety of materials-related fields with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry and managing laboratories. Skilled in Life Cycle Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Continuous Improvement, and Technical Writing. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. focused in Geophysics from Penn State.

ADVISOR | CODE FOR CLIMATE

Jalal Farooq, CFO

As part of the CODE FOR CLIMATE campaign, Jalal is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Enforcing Mandatory Robust Building Codes For Steel Windows. Chief Financial Officer at Al-Farooq Corporation. Al Farooq Corporation has been revolutionizing the glazing industry for more than 35 years. Based in Miami, we are a global consulting firm that specializes in providing high-quality structural engineering solutions for all types of glazing-related projects and products.

ADVISOR | RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT

Joshua Roland, AIA, LLED AP, CNU-A

As part of the RIGHT TO DAYLIGHT campaign, Joshua is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Natural Light Inspires Worker Productivity for Staff Zone HQ. Chapman Coyle Chapman & Associates Architects AIA, Inc is a nationally recognized architecture and planning firm focused on private member clubs and private schools. They leverage 50 years of architectural practice to develop creative design solutions for our clients. Their strength is in design; casting a vision for what can be created. They are known as a team that is engaging, easy to work with, fair, respected and prioritizes serving our clients.

SENIOR FELLOW | COOL ROOM, COOL EARTH

Ralph Thompson, LEED AP, PE

Ralph Thompson is a Senior Fellow for the COOL ROOM, COOL EARTH campaign. President and CEO of Holocene Clean Energy with 40+ years’ experience in domestic and international construction, Ralph Thompson can confidently organize a construction project of any scale in any location. It’s that level of expertise with which he has managed over $3 billion in project value in Industrial, Manufacturing, Energy, Commercial, DoD and Federal installations. Ralph also managed the first LEED Platinum project certified in North Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction from NC State University. He is certified LEED AP and licensed as a professional engineer in North Carolina. Ralph serves as the founding and current chair of the NC Clean Energy Business Alliance (NC CEBA) and an Advisory Council Member for the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.

Senior Fellow | Right To Daylight

Jay Goodman

Jay is a Senior Fellow for the Right To Daylight campaign. As a lifelong entrepreneur and strategist who has orchestrated three successful investor exits by piloting a joint venture, a carve out, and a merger situation, Jay Goodman is a brand evangelist who fosters key partnerships with stakeholders and builds cross functional teams.

SENIOR FELLOW | LEAD THE LEAP

Fawzia Koofi

Fawzia is a Senior Fellow for the Lead The Leap campaign. Fawzia Koofi is an award-winning peace activist, Member of Afghanistan Parliament and Vice President of the National Assembly. Koofi began her political career promoting the right to education of girls in her “Back to School” campaign. In Parliament, she has focused primarily on women’s rights, but she also has legislated for the building of roads to connect remote villages to educational and health facilities. Fawzia Koofi’s memoir, The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future, is an autobiographical memoir written by Fawzia Koofi with the aid of Nadene Ghouri.

SENIOR FELLOW | LEAD THE LEAP

Kazim Homayoon

Kazim is a Senior Fellow for the Lead The Leap campaign. Mohammad Kazim Homayoon, is the planning director at the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) of Afghanistan.

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH

Tom Little, AIA

As part of the COOL ROOM COOL EARTH campaign, Thomas is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Inverter Air Conditioner Cuts Energy Use In Atlanta Highrise. Thomas Little is an Architect with over three decades of experience with adaptive use, rehabilitation and historic preservation projects. His specialties include: Adaptive use, historic preservation, historic research and documentation

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH

Peter Morley, AIA

As part of the COOL ROOM COOL EARTH campaign, Peter is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Room Air Conditioner Improves Ventilation in Emory Univesity Dorm. Peter is a senior project manager and program manager with Emory University. He has strong expertise in building planning and design.

ADVISOR | COOL ROOM COOL EARTH

Eric Rexrode, Chem. Engr.

As part of the COOL ROOM COOL EARTH campaign, Eric is an advisor on the Eneref Report; Continuous Wall Insulation In Homes And Buildings. Eric is the R&D Director of rigid raw materials for Covestro chemical company.