Ellen Mitchell Kozack

Ellen Mitchell Kozack has a rich and diverse work experience in the field of sustainability and architecture. Ellen is currently the Director of Sustainability & Applied Research at LPA, Inc. since September 2022. Prior to that, Ellen held the position of Chief Sustainability Officer at LEO A DALY from February 2020 to September 2022.

From 2015 to 2020, Ellen served as the Director of Sustainability at HKS, where they played a key role in promoting sustainable design principles across various project types. During their time at HKS, they also served as the Director of Citizen HKS, overseeing the firm's public interest design initiative that focused on helping communities in need through design, fundraising, and community engagement. Ellen's work at HKS also involved managing project-specific LEED documentation, researching sustainable products and technologies, and offering sustainable services across different sectors.

Overall, Ellen Mitchell Kozack has a strong background in sustainability and has contributed significantly to promoting sustainable design practices and community-oriented initiatives throughout their career.

Ellen Mitchell Kozack began their education by attending the University of Puget Sound from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on Fine and Studio Arts. Following this, they enrolled at The University of Texas at Arlington from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree. No specific field of study was provided for their master's degree.