Ariana Persico
LEED GA I Sustainability Coordinator
Ariana joined the Leading Edge team in 2017 and oversees the LEED Arc certification process, manages ENERGY STAR benchmarking and building compliance requirements and supports engineering administrative operations. Ariana has a passion educating clients and enabling sustainability in operations and excels in project management across a diverse portfolio of assets. She is thrilled to expand her knowledge to additional sustainability and health + wellness standards to add value for her current clientele.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of California, Santa Barbara as well as a Master’s in History from the University of Oregon. She is currently working on her PhD at the University of Georgia and has successfully advocated for indigenous communities on campus. In her personal time, Ariana is an avid reader and enjoys exploring the foodie scene.
