Looking for speakers who can connect big-picture sustainability goals with real-world infrastructure delivery? Our team provides expertise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, grounded in practical experience with projects across sectors and geographies. Whether you’re hosting a conference, training, webinar, or executive briefing, we offer engaging, actionable presentations tailored to your audience.
Our speakers include experienced practitioners, trainers, and subject matter experts who work at the intersection of sustainability, infrastructure, and implementation.
Anthony Kane
President & CEO
Anthony Kane leads global efforts to advance sustainable, resilient, and equitable infrastructure through the Envision framework, supporting thousands of professionals and projects representing billions of dollars in investment worldwide. He helped shape Envision from its early development at the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at Harvard University to its continued evolution today, bringing a rare blend of research depth and real-world application. Anthony serves on the DC Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency and advises national and international initiatives focused on infrastructure and climate. Known for making complex sustainability concepts practical, he connects big-picture goals with how infrastructure actually gets delivered.
Formats: Keynote, panel, moderator, podcast, webinar
Leslie Brunell
Education Director
Leslie Brunell leads the development and delivery of Envision education programs, including professional credentialing, continuing education, and trainer development. With more than a decade of industry experience as a water resources engineer followed by a distinguished academic career at Stevens Institute of Technology, she brings both practical insight and a passion for teaching to her work. A registered Professional Engineer and American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow, Leslie has been recognized multiple times for excellence in engineering education and innovation. Known for making complex concepts accessible and engaging, she is dedicated to equipping the next generation of infrastructure professionals with the tools to lead.
Formats: Training, technical session
Jennifer Ninete
Director of Research and Engagement
Jennifer leads research and engagement efforts advancing the Envision framework, integrating strategy across communications, marketing, and industry partnerships. With nearly 25 years in the AEC industry, she brings leverages practical experience from her time at HDR, where she supported more than 50 Envision projects and helped guide over two dozen verified projects nationwide. An Envision Sustainability Professional and approved trainer, Jennifer combines technical expertise with a strong foundation in storytelling and stakeholder engagement. Known for bridging data and communication, she translates complex sustainability concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Formats: Panel, webinar, technical session
Ted Marcelo
Director of Learning Solutions
Ted Marcelo is ISI’s Director of Learning Solutions, where he helps lead the strategy, design, and delivery of the organization’s education and credentialing programs. With expertise in instructional design and learning technology, he specializes in translating complex sustainability and infrastructure concepts into accessible, engaging, and actionable learning experiences. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for expanding the reach and equity of learning opportunities, particularly through decentralized and accessible education. As a speaker, Ted can offer insights on effective learning design, professional credentialing, workforce development, and approaches to making sustainability education more engaging and accessible.
Formats: Training, technical session
We offer presentations and discussions tailored to a range of audiences—from public agencies to consultants, academics, and industry leaders.
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Envisioning Outcomes: Aligning Planning and Design with the EUM’s Ten Attributes
A practical exploration of how the Envision parallels the concepts in the Ten Attributes and Five Keys, as applied to planning, design, construction, and for preparing O&M of capital projects.
Best for: Water professionals, public agencies, engineers
Formats: Keynote, webinar
Key takeaways: Envision/EUM alignment, effective use of the framework can aid organizations in meeting their water utility goals
Designing for the Long Game: Embedding Operations & Maintenance Success in Infrastructure
This session explores how the Envision framework helps project teams integrate O&M planning during design to reduce lifecycle costs, improve efficiency, and enhance resilience.
Best for: Asset managers, engineers, owners
Formats: Technical session, keynote, webinar
Key takeaways: Linking planning and design decisions to O&M outcomes, reducing lifecycle risk, improving long-term project performance
Integrating Envision Across the Full Project Development Lifecycle
A step-by-step look at how Envision can be integrated throughout the entire infrastructure project lifecycle—from early planning through delivery and beyond.
Best for: Project teams, consultants, public agencies
Formats: Webinar, workshop
Key takeaways: Full lifecycle integration strategies, coordination across project phases, practical implementation approaches
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