Kris is an Architect, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, LEED AP O+M, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional, Green Globes Professional, Building Envelope Commissioning Provider, Master of Biomimicry, and Founder of Verdacity, LLC. She has been a registered architect since 1999, and a LEED AP since 2002. As a member of the first class of LEED Fellows, Kris has been recognized to convey established leadership, mentorship, advocacy and technical expertise in the green building industry. Her WELL and Fitwel credentials signify advanced knowledge in human health and wellness in the built environment. As a Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP), Kris effectively implements the adoption of sustainability initiatives among federal agencies. In 2017, Kris was appointed to the Health Leadership Network established by the Urban Land Institute where she participated in the development of framework that links human health outcomes with the design of the built environment. In 2018, Kris was honored as a Women of Influence by Albuquerque Business First.