SOM is proud to announce that Senior Associate Principal and Sustainability Director Shona O’Dea was recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Sustainability TrailblazHER™ Award, part of TU Dublin’s inaugural TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards. The program celebrates women who are redefining leadership, driving innovation, and shaping a more equitable and sustainable future across Ireland.

Based in San Francisco, Shona O’Dea guides design teams and clients to implement a holistic approach to sustainable building design, from indoor air quality to operational carbon. A leader of SOM’s Sustainable Engineering Studio, she advises clients on sustainable goal-setting. Her work in advancing sustainable design and driving measurable environmental and social impact exemplifies the TrailblazHER™ ethos, inspiring the next generation of change makers in sustainability.