This 75-minute virtual session brings together PMI-Global, PMI-LA, Sound of Earth, and leading sustainability partners to show practical ways project managers can embed sustainability into project planning, delivery, and governance -- and to map clear upskilling pathways to Sustainable Project Management (instead of green) Green Project Management (GPM) and the GPM-b certification.
The session features a 15-minute PMI-Global primer on why sustainability must be integral to modern project work, a showcase of local and regional sustainability initiatives from Los Angeles Climate Week, Sound of Earth, Imperion, and other partners, and a focused upskilling segment that explains what sustainable project management means in practice, GPM and GPM-b certification requirements, timelines, and implementation examples. Participants will gain access to concrete tools, templates, and partner resources so they can start applying ideas immediately.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Explain three compelling business, social, or regulatory reasons to integrate sustainability into project planning and how these align with organizational strategy.
· Identify at least four practical sustainability practices, metrics, or tools -- such as lifecycle thinking, carbon accounting, stakeholder equity checks, and the P5 methodology -- that can be applied at project initiation, planning, and closeout.
· Learn what Los Angeles Climate Week, Sound of Earth, and Imperion are doing in support of sustainability.
· Understand the value and requirements of the GPM-b™ certification in Sustainable Project Management.
Speakers
Lucila Dotto
Global Head of Sustainability at PMI and Executive Director of GPM
Lucila Dotto is the Global Head of Sustainability at the Project Management Institute and Executive Director of the PMI – Green Project Management (GPM) joint venture. She is an Organizational Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience.
Her career spans consulting, for example at KPMG, where she contributed to major transformation programs and led the firm’s Purpose Reinvigoration Journey at a global level. Across every role, Lucila helps leaders connect performance with human value, ensuring that strategy and culture evolve together. She approaches sustainability as a mindset, one that fuels innovation, accountability, and long-term impact.
David DoanDavid Doan, PhD, MBA, RN, BCMAS, PMC-II, PMP, CSM, CSPO
2025 President, PMI-LA
is a distinguished healthcare technology and business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation and social impact. As a Director and Consult Partner at Kyndryl, David serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, orchestrating complex technology solutions and strategic transformations that deliver sustainable, long-term value. A champion of inclusive leadership, he also leads Kyndryl’s Inclusion Network (KIN) to foster supportive and equitable professional environments. With over two decades of project management expertise and a deep commitment to global stewardship, David is the 2025 President of the Project Management Institute Los Angeles Chapter (PMI-LA). David is a passionate advocate for health equity, climate action, and sustainability, dedicated to leveraging his multifaceted background to build a more resilient and inclusive future for both people and the planet.
Christian Robinson, PMP
Executive Director of Sound of Earth
is a project manager and sustainability leader based in Los Angeles. As Executive Director of Sound of Earth and a Steering Committee member for LA Climate Week 2026, he brings structured project management principles into the nonprofit and climate space—implementing PMIS frameworks, system architecture, outcome tracking, and cross-functional workflows to scale volunteer-driven organizations. With Sound of Earth alone, Christian has coordinated 5,000+ volunteer hours, produced 30+ events, and partnered with PMI-LA to integrate sustainability into social impact programming. He also co-founded Pull To Refresh, Inc., a top-100 XPRIZE for Carbon Dioxide Removal contestant.
Jessica Santos, MPH
Community Activist
Is a multilingual lecturer and event producer based in Southern California. She develops lectures, writings, workshops, and community partnerships centered to advance action around sustainability (SDGs), climate change, STEM, public health, ethical AI, and disaster preparedness. Her work is guided by the Haudenosaunee Seventh Generation Principle, the Sustainable Development Goals, and Human Rights: she strives to make decisions that benefit both current and future generations.
Van Do, PMP
Vice President of Business Strategy with Imperion
Is currently the Vice President of Business Strategy with Imperion. She is a results-driven leader with a strong track record supporting energy efficiency, electrification, and demand-side response initiatives across complex, regulated environments. She brings practical, implementation-focused experience delivering projects that improve operational performance, reduce energy use, and support California’s clean energy and decarbonization goals.
Van is known for translating program requirements, technical analysis, and stakeholder priorities into actionable solutions that drive measurable energy savings, cost reductions, and process improvements. She leverages her project management and operations background to identify risks, reduce errors, and streamline processes -- ensuring projects move effectively from planning through implementation.
Shawn Sweeney
Lead organizer for LA Climate Week
Shawn Sweeney is an impact producer and social marketing strategist focused on storytelling, trust-building, and community-powered change. He serves as a lead organizer for LA Climate Week coordinating the efforts of nearly 100 volunteers who are working together to build capacity, make connections and make visible the deep and meaningful work of hundreds of partners across Los Angeles. Previously he served the Jane Goodall Institute for 21 years, most recently as Associate Vice President, Communications & Partnerships, where he led campaigns, partnerships, and engagement strategies that connected local leadership to global climate and biodiversity conservation goals. With two decades of experience across education, media, fundraising, and program design, Shawn works at the intersection of narrative, equity, and systems thinking. His work centers on human connection—supporting local changemakers and cross-sector teams in shaping solutions that are creative, inclusive, and grounded in real community needs. He holds a graduate degree in humane education and an undergraduate degree in psychology.
