"I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Miriam for over four years. Not only is she one of the most competent people I have ever worked with, but she is caring, extremely bright, and trustworthy. It's a real pleasure to be associated with her!"
Lynn Simon, AIA, LEED AP — President, Simon & Associates, Inc. Green Building Consultants

"Your work for me always appeared so effortless that it belied the high level of care and intelligence behind everything you wrote. Your attention to detail remains unmatched in my 30-odd years of running my practice. I am happy to see you focus your considerable talent on finding solutions to our environmental problems."
Brooks Mostue, AIA, LEED AP — President and Principal, Mostue & Associates Architects, Inc.

"Thank you for writing such a clear and succinct introduction to green affordable housing. It will be of great use to the symposium...Thanks for your good and prompt work."
Ed Worthy, Former Vice President for Education, National Building Museum

“Both manuals look excellent: well written and very comprehensive. [They set] a standard to which we can aspire. Thank you for your good work.”
Keith Weber, Director of Construction Services, John Stewart Company

“Thanks for your dedicated work on this project. You have done a wonderful job.”
Dana Bourland, Director of Green Communities, Enterprise Community Partners

In responding to a questionnaire that was distributed at an organizational development session, Miriam’s colleagues anonymously described her as:

• “Insightful”
• “Compassionate”
• “Low key and high voltage”
• “Calm, focused, and very smart”

Speaking Evaluation: On an evaluation form for a presentation that Miriam gave at West Coast Green '07, attendees gave her presentation the top rating in the rating categories of "Informative," "Useful," and "Skills Gained"—and in their written comments, attendees described the presentation as "excellent" and "thorough."

• Professional Builder magazine: “It’s Not Expensive Being Green,” by Felicia Oliver, August 2006
• Environmental Science and Technology online: “The Changing Chemistry of Office Cubicles,” by Kellyn Betts, June 22, 2005
• Design-Build Project Delivery, a book published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006

• San Francisco Chronicle: “Save money by saving the planet” by Lynette Evans, September 29, 2007
• San Francisco Chronicle: “Greening those gables, floors, walls, and rugs” by Laura Thomas, October 16, 2004
• OIKOS Green Buildings News: “Paper Identifies Barriers to Sustainable Building,” July 1999