Karina is a Project Manager I at Verdical Group, where she helps clients achieve their sustainability goals on a variety of projects types. She supports project teams throughout the design and construction of buildings earning certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, and CHPS, and helps clients navigate other sustainability scopes such as ESG and Carbon Footprint Reporting. She is a LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, and Green Globes Emerging Professional.

Karina graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a concentration in Environmental Systems and Society. At UCLA, she researched the effects of solar energy on migratory birds through DNA sequencing and analysis. For her senior project, she explored flood susceptibility on the island of Tobago using Geographic Information Systems and researched the potential implementation of flood early warning systems and nature-based solutions.

She is passionate about creating a sustainable future and protecting the environment. Outside of work, Karina enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and designing clothing.