Lena T.

Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP, and she is an International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Certified Instructor. She was recently bestowed one of IFMA’s most esteemed honors as an IFMA Fellow. She currently serves as the Director of Building Operations at the American Psychological Association where she spearheaded achieving LEED Platinum Existing Building status of both properties. During her facilities management career in both public and nonprofit sectors, she has extensive experience in workplace strategy, energy conservation, construction management, workplace safety, and change management. As an industry leader with 25+ years of experience, Lena has a proven track record in all aspects of facilities management including property management, lease negotiations, formulating policies, operations, and project management. Her accomplishments include: → IFMA Fellow → Facility Management Professional (FMP) → Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) → IFMA Foundation Ambassador (2019-2020) → IFMA, Capital Chapter, Board of Directors, Vice → President, Communications, Capital Chapter (2016 - 2018) → Co-Author, Partnering for Excellence (2017) E-Book Lena has always focused on improving the employee work environment which has led to the implementation of many healthy workplace initiatives and sustainable programs. In conjunction with her soaring career path, she also serves on the advisory board at Prince George’s County Community College (PGCC) and has inserted herself as staple in the PGCC Continuing Education Department. Lena is currently an Adjunct Professor at PGCC and Community College Baltimore County and continues to inspire and encourage others to improve corporate work life experiences.