Lauren Westmoreland is the Vice President of Energy and Sustainability at Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF), where she leads environmental initiatives focused on providing equitable access to energy efficiency and health benefits for low-income communities. A key initiative under her leadership is the "Bringing Sustainability Home" (BSH) program, which ensures that affordable housing residents receive critical environmental and health advantages. She also builds on the success of SAHF’s "Big Reach" initiative, guiding SAHF members in creating scalable, low-carbon solutions that mitigate climate change while benefiting vulnerable communities. ​
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Before joining SAHF, Westmoreland directed the Enterprise Green Communities state and local policy initiatives at Enterprise Community Partners, where she worked to advance sustainable building practices. She also led the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance’s Built Environment portfolio, where she focused on improving energy efficiency in the Southeast region. During her time with AmeriCorps, she became a certified HERS Rater for the SystemVision program, which supports energy-efficient practices in North Carolina’s single-family affordable housing sector. ​
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Westmoreland is a Registered Architect in North Carolina and holds LEED AP certification, reflecting her commitment to sustainable architecture. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Architecture from North Carolina State University. Her work continues to push forward climate resilience and sustainability efforts in affordable housing, ensuring that underserved populations benefit from environmentally friendly solutions.