Tia Metzger
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Market Development | Sustainability & Built Environment | Driving Cross-Sector Collaboration & Market Adoption
- Role
- Director, Strategic Relationships at U.S. Green Building Council
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tia Metzger
I am a strategic partnerships and market development leader focused on advancing sustainability through cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and scalable program adoption.In my current role at USGBC, I lead national partnerships and engagement strategy for the MT & D team, working across corporate, nonprofit, and public sector organizations to drive market adoption of sustainability solutions, including LEED. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution where I am building relationships, designing engagement frameworks, and delivering initiatives that generate measurable growth and impact.I have developed high-impact partnerships, and helped position organizations as trusted leaders within the sustainability ecosystem. I regularly serve as a speaker, moderator, and facilitator at industry events, bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.My background in conflict management and negotiation informs my approach to partnership building, ensuring alignment, clarity, and long-term value across all stakeholders. I am particularly passionate about creating spaces where organizations can connect, collaborate, and accelerate solutions that improve the built environment and strengthen communities.
Experience
Director, Strategic Relationships
Jan 2025 — Present
Lead national stakeholder engagement and partnership strategy across diverse sectors, enhancing collaboration. • Develop and managed over 15 strategic partnerships annually to align with market growth and revenue goals. • Represented the organization as a speaker and moderator at industry events, promoting sustainable building practices. • Designed engagement frameworks to scale partnerships and increase overall impact in the green building sector.
Education
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminalistics and Criminal Science; Sociology
2005 — 2009
University of Baltimore
Master’s Degree, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2014 — 2016
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