Brynn Nheiley has joined Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) as its new executive director. She comes to the role with a grounding in architecture and urban planning in both the private and public sectors.
“We’re at a critical crossroads in our fight against climate change as we urgently move toward implementing practical solutions to reduce carbon emissions,” says Mike Singleton, SBC’s departing executive director who will be retiring at the end of 2024. “Brynn’s ability to forge impactful partnerships and advance SBC’s mission will be instrumental as we work together to support healthier communities and resilient systems in Canada.”
Most recently, Nheiley was the City of Burlington’s executive director of community planning, regulation and mobility. In architectural practice she has contributed to various high-profile infrastructure projects, including upgrades to the Toronto Transit Commission’s platform and intermodal connections at Union Station. She served as interim leader of the Nova Scotia Green Party and was a candidate in the 2015 provincial election, and received the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) president’s award for young planners in 2014.
“I believe there are tremendous opportunities to help the building community close the gap on making impactful change by leveraging SBC’s deep knowledge base, outstanding network of building professionals and hands-on workshops designed to provide objective solutions to realistic building challenges,” Nheiley says.
