Marie Brown
Project Manager & Interior Designer
352.273.4023
Marie is a graduate of Colorado State University and is a licensed interior designer. She was in private practice for eight years before coming to UF in 2006. She is currently a project manager for both major and minor projects and selects furnishings for major projects.
Marie enjoys ceramics and painting and spending time with her three daughters.
Dustin Stephany
Sustainable Building Coordinator
352.273.4025
Dustin graduated with a double major in Architectural Engineering and Construction Management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In 2010 he went to Rinker Hall to obtain a master’s degree in Construction Management with a sustainability focus. He has a wide range of experience in engineering and construction management, as well as building operations and maintenance for a multitude of building types, including corporate office headquarters, hospitals, military detention facilities, luxury residential homes, sports facilities and university buildings. In 2015, he transferred from Facilities Service’s Energy Department to Planning, Design and Construction where he currently guides building professionals in the development and execution of sustainable projects here on campus. UF prides itself in having more green building certifications than any other public higher education institution. As UF strives to become a top five university, Dustin provides leadership in implementing sustainability strategies and occupant wellness principles that optimize building performance while greatly enhancing the experience for students, faculty, staff, and Gator Nation visitors.
Dustin maintains credentials as a LEED Accredited Professional, WELL Accredited Professional, Green Globes Professional, Certified Energy Manager, and Florida WaterStar Certifier.
Outside the office he enjoys traveling and mentoring Gainesville High School students. He is interested in learning about various cultures and exploring what shapes human behavior. He plays disc golf and goes camping throughout all of the Florida seasons.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you think we can’t change the world, it just means you are not one of those that will” – Jacque Fresco
Isabelle Southern
Sustainability Intern
352.273.4000
Michal Pineda
Sustainability Intern
Email
352.273.4000
Michal is a fourth-year student majoring in Sustainability and the Built Environment, with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. Her passion lies in enhancing her expertise within the built environment industry. Michal recently was accepted to the UF CityLabs graduate master program in architecture and she envisions becoming an architect specializing in sustainable development. She embraces sustainable design by meeting people where they are at and helps guide them to make small contributions that support their lifestyle and individual sustainability journey.