Michelle Halle Stern

Miriam Halle Stern is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering, specializing in sustainability and regenerative design. She serves as President of The Green Facilitator and founding partner of UpFront Regenerative Design, focusing on strategic planning for environmental imperatives. Her professional affiliations include 12 years as USGBC Faculty, 2 years as WELL Faculty, and leadership roles in green building certifications like LEED and WELL.

Education: She holds three degrees from the University of Illinois: BS in Architectural Studies, BS in Civil Engineering, and MS in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences.

Research & Expertise: Her work spans integrative design processes for organizations, energy benchmarking, and green building policy development. She has managed sustainability projects for Fortune 500 companies, institutions, and governments over 25 years, emphasizing decarbonization and community resilience.

Awards: Recognized with the Emerald Award for Intent to Matter (Illinois Green), LEED Fellow distinction, and Chapter Leader Award. Her contributions bridge academic instruction and industry practice through executive education programs.

Teaching Role: Since 2015, she has contributed to Northwestern’s Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program, delivering practical case studies in leadership and organizational dynamics.