With nearly 20 years in the field, Sarah Gudeman serves as a Principal and Building Science Practice Lead at BranchPattern. A Professional Mechanical Engineer, LEED Fellow, ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional, Certified Passive House Consultant, and WELL AP, she excels in merging sustainable design with practical, cost-effective, future-forward solutions. Based in Omaha, NE, Sarah's early passion for nature and sustainability was cultivated by her family's involvement in environmental conservation through the Nature Conservancy.

Sarah currently chairs the EQ Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the USGBC, playing an instrumental role in shaping the LEED rating system. She leans into her top-five strengths—Futuristic, Achiever, Maximizer, Strategic, and Focus—to solve complex engineering challenges that arise in both new and existing buildings.

An advocate for continuous learning and mentorship, Sarah frequently engages in public speaking and education, while reviewing air quality monitors and purifiers in her free time on her YouTube channel. She thrives on the dynamic nature of her work and loves deep-diving into technical topics and problem-solving as part of a team. Beyond technical interests, Sarah is an active community volunteer and a proud graduate of Leadership Omaha Class 45. You can also find her actively enjoying her other great passions, food and the outdoors, on Instagram at @SarahEatsOmaha and @RuggedSerenity.

Always looking to connect people and ideas, Sarah's ultimate mission aligns with that of BranchPattern: "Improving Life through Better Built Environments." While remaining aligned with per personal guiding mottos: "Be the Change you want to see in the world" and "Work Hard, Play Hard."With nearly 20 years in the field, Sarah Gudeman serves as a Principal and Building Science Practice Lead at BranchPattern. A Professional Mechanical Engineer, LEED Fellow, ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional, Certified Passive House Consultant, and WELL AP, she excels in merging sustainable design with practical, cost-effective, future-forward solutions. Based in Omaha, NE, Sarah's early passion for nature and sustainability was cultivated by her family's involvement in environmental conservation through the Nature Conservancy. Sarah currently chairs the EQ Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the USGBC, playing an instrumental role in shaping the LEED rating system. She leans into her top-five strengths—Futuristic, Achiever, Maximizer, Strategic, and Focus—to solve complex engineering challenges that arise in both new and existing buildings. An advocate for continuous learning and mentorship, Sarah frequently engages in public speaking and education, while reviewing air quality monitors and purifiers in her free time on her YouTube channel. She thrives on the dynamic nature of her work and loves deep-diving into technical topics and problem-solving as part of a team. Beyond technical interests, Sarah is an active community volunteer and a proud graduate of Leadership Omaha Class 45. You can also find her actively enjoying her other great passions, food and the outdoors, on Instagram at @SarahEatsOmaha and @RuggedSerenity. Always looking to connect people and ideas, Sarah's ultimate mission aligns with that of BranchPattern: "Improving Life through Better Built Environments."