Paulina Barnes

Biographie: Paulina brings over 20 years of experience in the residential and ICI construction sectors, with a strong focus on sustainable building practices and energy-efficient solutions. She specializes in geothermal heating and cooling systems, which contribute significantly to energy-efficient building solutions. Her experience includes a pivotal role at CMHC, where she promoted Canadian sustainable building products internationally. She developed and presented continuing education courses accredited by AIA, USGBC, CaGBC, and OAA. Additionally, Paulina has expertise from her tenure at a large North American multi-trade contractor, where her role complemented her strategic business development and market expansion skills. Her work has made significant contributions to core industries such as energy, mining, automotive, and ICI. With an MBA from Ivey Business School and a distinguished academic background from the University of Toronto, Paulina is renowned for her expertise in advancing the decarbonization of buildings.