Beth Brownlie

Partner, CAO
Project Manager, Director of Organizational Leadership

LEED AP, WELL AP, LFA

Beth has over 10 years of sustainability experience as an interior designer for healthcare and higher education and as a LEED, WELL, and CALGreen consultant. Additionally, she has over 20 years of experience as an interior designer and purchasing agent.

As Project Manager, Beth works on all types of projects, with a specialtiy in LEED, WELL, and Commercial Interior projects. She engages with project team members in the many layers of design, construction and procurement. She works toward effective communication while coordinating with clients, peers, and construction trades. Beth also assists general contractors in documenting LEED and code compliance.

As Director of Organizational Leadership, she conducts research on meeting goals for ethical practices and wellness in the community. This position also supports the ZCS team with best practices for organizing team documents and collective knowledge. This role requires a passion for helping team members realize their full potential as leaders through learning opportunities and engaged feedback, as well as finding new ways of streamlining tasks and increasing productivity. She also participates in the development of educational presentations using a collaborative process for clients, team members, and colleagues.

Education

• Graduate Studies , Architecture and interior design, Interior Design Certificate Program, UCLA Extension

• B.A. Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Cum Laude

Awards

• 2016 Sustainable Innovation Award from USGBC-LA, LAPD Facility - Rampart

• 2017 USGBC-LA Veggie Bus Award

• 2006 Calibre Design Award, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, HBA Design Team

Community Leadership

• USGBC-LA, 2016-2018, Legacy Project for Community Services Unlimited, Veggie Bus and Paul Robeson Community Center Project Development Team

• Sustainability and Beautification Committee, McKinley Elementary School, Santa Monica CA, (2014-Current)

• Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica (UUCCSM):

• Chair, Board of Directors (Active from 2014-current), Executive Team, Vice President (2018-2020)

• Interior Designer/Project Manager, Forbes Hall Renovation, Church Offices, Sanctuary Lighting Upgrade (2010-current)

• Facilities Development Committee, Co-Chair (2011-2020)

• Stewardship Committee, Co-Chair, (2016-2017)

• Green Living Committee (2008-current) (Past Chair & Co-chair for 3 years)