Corporate SUSTAINABILITY, Leadership, AND Operations

Jessica is the Chief Operations Officer at Verdani Partners, where she oversees operational strategy, resource management, HR, and contract administration across the firm. She is responsible for nurturing internal talent and fostering a values-based culture of continuous improvement. Based in California, she is responsible for translating Verdani’s mission into actionable frameworks that drive operational excellence and long-term value for our firm and across our clients’ global portfolios of nearly $700 billion in assets under management.  

Prior to her role as COO, Jessica served as Director of Sustainability at CommonWealth Partners. There, she advanced the firm’s industry leadership in sustainability, helping achieve #1st rank and Sector Leader designation in the GRESB Office category in 2020 and 2021 and achieving the USGBC leadership award in 2019. She also led initiatives in CDP reporting, Science Based Targets Initiatives (SBTi), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and certifications, including LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance and Fitwel across the portfolio.  

Earlier in her career, Jessica honed her expertise in sustainability and real estate strategy through senior roles in space management, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning, where she developed frameworks for enhancing portfolio resilience and optimizing building performance. Jessica holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) from the University of California, Irvine and is an active member of the USGBC. Recognized for her forward-thinking leadership, she mentors emerging professionals and is a passionate advocate for advancing sustainable practices in communities.