Michele Russo

Michele Russo has extensive work experience in the field of research and practice in the architecture industry. Michele began their career as the Director of Industry Communications at McGraw Hill Construction in 2005 and later served as the Director of Green Content & Research Communications from 2008 to 2014. In 2015, Russo joined The American Institute of Architects (AIA) as the Senior Director of Research. Michele then progressed to become the Managing Director of Research and Practice in 2018 and currently holds the position of Vice President of Research & Practice since September 2022 at AIA.

Michele Russo holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and an MPP in Environmental Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.