Name: Victoria Tsamis
Title: Sustainability Engineer
Company: Edwards & Zuck
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: White Plains, N.Y.
Education: BS - Duke University, ME- University of Virginia
First job outside of real estate: Flavor engineer for an ice cream shop
First job in real estate or allied field: This one!
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I implement energy-efficient and sustainable technology and practices in new constructions and renovations. As "going green" continues to gain traction in the building industry, I'm looking forwards to developing the net-zero energy and PassivHaus movements.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Write raps or breakdance with my sister.
Favorite book or author: "Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown
Favorite movie: Three-way tie between "Miss Congeniality," "Glory Road" and Disney's "Hercules."
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "For Once in My Life" - Stevie Wonder
One word to describe your work environment: Forward-thinking
Rules to live by in business: Impossible is nothing.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Roger Federer (or Stevie Wonder if he's busy playing tennis) at Smorgasburg.
What is your dream job? If I wasn't working in my current field, definitely a professional globetrotter.


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