A North Dakota native and Sustainability Specialist at JLG Architects, Chayna Claeys brings two decades of expertise interweaving architecture and sustainability. Chayna is a collaborative leader who empowers teams to achieve high-performance project goals, certifications, and sustainable company operations. Heading the sustainability team for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, she advocates for market transformation that supports a healthy future. Chayna earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design from North Dakota State University. She is active with USGBC, Living Future, and is a co-chair of the AIA Minnesota Committee on the Environment (COTE).