Nastaran is the Project Manager at Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC), with over a decade of international experience in cross-disciplinary research and professional design practice. Trained as an architect, she holds a PhD in Energy and Sustainable Development and previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on well-being in the campus built environment. Passionate about decarbonization and the co-benefits of energy retrofit interventions, Nastaran is committed to advancing innovative approaches that support climate action and promote healthier, more resilient communities.