Verification Program Welcomes Two New Staff
16-July-2025
We are excited to announce that the ISI verification team has added two new members, Ryan Eldridge-Burch and Melissa Perez-Saavedra. Their passion and proven experience will help deepen and strengthen our impact through ISI’s Verification Program!
Melissa Perez-Saavedra, Verification Specialist, brings a strong background in sustainable design and a deep commitment to environmentally responsible development. She promoted sustainability frameworks and led technical and educational initiatives focused on whole life cycle approaches at the Guatemala Green Building Council — helping professionals make informed, sustainable decisions from concept to completion. Her credentials include EDGE Expert, LEED Green Associate, CASA AP, Construction Product LCA Specialist, and ENV SP. Born in Guatemala City and based in the U.S., Melissa holds a degree in architecture from Universidad Rafael Landivar.
Ryan Eldridge-Burch, Verification Specialist, comes to ISI with a background in sustainable urban planning. He is a certified planning professional with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and holds a Master of Science in Climate Change & Society from North Carolina State University. Before joining ISI, Ryan worked as a senior urban planner within the Triangle Region of North Carolina and managed various sustainable infrastructure projects, including greenway expansion, electric vehicle charging advancement, and several Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.
