Daniel Mark

Community advocate and project coordinator dedicated to advancing sustainable, affordable housing. Experienced in managing collaborative projects, case management, and supporting community-based initiatives.

Green Project Management Fellow at Esperanza Community Housing (2025-09 – Present)

• Coordinated energy savings projects across Esperanza properties, including waste and recycling cost reductions, solar feasibility, and sustainability initiatives.
• Researched and implemented cost-saving programs for tenants, helping residents access energy assistance programs and reduce utility costs.

Business Development Manager at EcoMotion (2024-08 – 2025-02)

• Established business relationships on behalf of EcoMotion - a sustainable solutions consultancy for cities, schools, and corporations.
• Identified and responded to high-value Requests for Proposals.
• Successfully secured government contracts which increased company revenue.

Housing Navigator at Union Station Homeless Services (2022-06 – 2024-07)

• Managed a caseload of twenty unhoused families, with the goal of finding them permanent housing.
• Liaised with property management to advocate for my clients and promote the housing program.
• Referred participants upon request to services like mental health and employment.

Participant Coordinator at LA Family Housing (2017 – 2022-05)

• Served as on-site Coordinator for unhoused families in Los Angeles looking to transition to permanent housing.
• Provided support and advocacy to participants through crisis intervention, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Connected participants to resources needed to find permanent housing.

Green Building Corps - Advocacy + Policy at USGBC-CA (2026-01 – Present)

• Identified legislation relevant to USGBC-CA's mission.
• Coordinated efforts for Advocacy Day, where the organization gathers in Sacramento to advocate for a variety of issues related to climate and sustainability.

DERMS Fellow at Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Gained valuable knowledge in the field of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems and their growing role in energy infrastructure.
• Analyzed market-fit of various demand-response and virtual power plant companies.

Bachelor of Arts in Politics – University of California Santa Cruz (2008-05)