Rachel O'Malley, Research Fellow, LEED AP, romalley@umn.edu

Rachel Hilvert O’Malley is a Research Fellow at CSBR. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from New York University and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. Rachel’s current work focuses on the creation of regional case studies and the development of reliable metrics for quantifying the ecological and financial impacts of green building practices. The case studies are a part of Minnesota’s push to meet the Architecture 2030 Challenge, and also contribute to regional market transformation efforts in partnership with the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Prior to case study work, Rachel was a key researcher for the Minnesota Sustainable Housing Initiative (MNSHI) website, an online resource for professionals involved in the creation and rehabilitation of green affordable housing. Prior to her architectural and research career, Rachel taught third grade with Teach for America in a low-income neighborhood in Baltimore. Her interests include affordable housing, green schools, and community-based design.