It takes a village to raise a Living Building! The Kendeda Building is cared for by a dedicated, multi-departmental team who seek to maximize occupant wellness and building performance.
Below is the name, title, and an interesting fact for each Kendeda Building team member:
- Brooke Vacovsky, Senior Facilities Manager, is a beekeeper.
- Kamilah Roberts, Program & Operations Manager, writes poetry and plays the saxophone.
- Shan Arora, Director, has been to the second northernmost Taco Bell in the world.
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Kendeda Building Fellows
In 2021 we launched our Kendeda Building Fellows program. Our inaugural group of Fellow have a diverse academic background and come to Georgia Tech from across the nation. They lead tours of The Kendeda Building, execute data visualization, and create social media content that furthers the mission of The Kendeda Building: to inspire change on the Georgia Tech campus and across the Southeast building industry.
Annabelle Sarkissian
I am a second year Environmental Engineering major with a minor in Ocean Sciences. I am very passionate about sustainability and love learning about The Kendeda Building from an engineering perspective. My interests in engineering are mainly focused on the ocean and coastal areas, so Kendeda has given me much to think about in terms of water and pollution. Growing up in Atlanta, I love cheering on the Braves and the Jackets in my free time!
Renee Alnoubani
I am a 3rd year Civil Engineering major with a minor in Sustainable Cities. Having always deeply appreciated nature and sustainability, The Kendeda Building opened up a whole world of potential and impact for me. It was the initial spark that led me to start a Green Team at my local Mosque, Roswell Community Masjid, where we work on implementing sustainable practices and programming for the community. As a fellow, I love having the opportunity to teach others about the Kendeda Building and regenerative design. Some of the things I love to do include playing basketball and woodworking.
Lauren Otobor
I am a 2nd year Civil Engineering student with a minor in Sustainable Cities. I am excited to share the wonders of the Kendeda Building with others and expand my passions and education of regenerative construction. The existence of the Kendeda Building on Georgia Tech's campus drew me to this campus as someone who has long dreamt of the day when net-zero infrastructure spreads to every corner of the world. As a lifelong student, this program is a great opportunity for me to teach and lead others and to continue learning about my passions in sustainability and regeneration.
Kiran Kapileshwari
I am a second-year Mechanical Engineering major, and I’m interested in the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and policymaking. I am from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and fun fact, my house is 5 minutes away from the original Krispy Kreme! My favorite part about the Kendeda building is its human-centric design and of course the rooftop garden! As an Undergraduate Kendeda Fellow, I get to explore and share comprehensive, local solutions to pressing global problems. At Georgia Tech, I love leading other students on outdoor experiences and sea kayaking expeditions with Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT), participating in intramural teams, and gardening at the Kendeda Urban Agriculture rooftop garden!
Megan Fannin
I am a 2nd year Civil Engineering student who is passionate about sustainable building design and transforming the construction industry. I grew up in the Bay Area of California and have loved living in Atlanta for the past year! The Kendeda building helped me realize the impact of being intentional throughout every part of the construction process. It has inspired me to hopefully become an entrepreneur in producing more sustainable materials and practices in her field. I spend my free time powerlifting and trying new food around Atlanta (especially on the BeltLine). I am so excited to share the nuances and message of The Kendeda Building with everyone and hope that it inspires others to be more conscious about their environmental impact!