Strengthening Our Commitment to Equity, Excellence, and Client Impact 

Catalyst Partners is proud to announce that we have officially been certified as both a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). These milestones reflect who we are today and where we are headed as we continue to grow: a firm shaped by diverse leadership, grounded in purpose, and committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. 

Why These Milestones Matter 

Earning WBE and WOSB certifications is more than receiving new designations—it is a formal recognition of how Catalyst Partners already operates. Women comprise 53% of our ownership, and women constitute a majority of board leadership, a structure that has long informed our approach to leadership, collaboration, and decision-making. 

Together, these certifications reinforce our belief that diverse ownership and leadership lead to better outcomes. Organizations with balanced representation are more resilient, more innovative, and better equipped to solve complex challenges. For a firm rooted in technical excellence, strategic thinking, innovation and long-term impact, this matters.

What This Means for Our Clients 

Our clients can expect the same rigor, responsiveness, and technical depth they have always received from Catalyst Partners—now with the added benefit of partnering with a firm certified as both a WBE and a WOSB. These certifications create value in several ways: 

• Supports client diversity, equity, and inclusion goals across public- and private-sector projects 

• Enables participation in supplier diversity programs, including those tied to federal, state, local, utility, and institutional funding 

• Creates eligibility for small-business set-asides and procurement pathways where WOSB status is recognized 

• Strengthens project teams by integrating perspectives shaped by women in leadership, management, and technical roles 

• Reinforces our long-standing commitment to inclusive hiring, equitable career pathways, and advancement within the built-environment professions

“Our WBE and WOSB certifications strengthen our ability to support clients whose projects and programs include supplier diversity goals. But more importantly, they affirm a culture where women lead, contribute, and innovate at every level of our firm. We’re proud to bring that perspective to every client relationship.”

– Amanda Brookes, President

For clients pursuing federal, state, local, utility, or mission-driven work where supplier diversity and small-business participation are priorities, these certifications provide additional flexibility and strategic alignment—without compromising technical excellence.

A Reflection of Our Values 

“Catalyst Partners was built on the belief that diverse voices create stronger solutions. Seeing the firm earn WBE and WOSB certifications is a meaningful continuation of that vision. I’m proud of the leaders who have shaped our organization and confident that this recognition will only deepen the value we bring to our clients and communities.”

– Keith Winn, President Emeritus

At its core, these certifications formally recognize a culture we have been building for years—one grounded in trust, curiosity, shared leadership, and the belief that we are stronger when more voices are supported and empowered. 

Catalyst Partners’ mission has always been to elevate the performance of buildings and communities. Our WBE and WOSB certifications underscore our parallel commitment to elevate the people who deliver that work. 

Looking Ahead 

We view these milestones not as a finish line, but as the beginning of a new chapter. As we continue expanding our services in energy modeling, commissioning, sustainability consulting, and high-performance design, we remain committed to: 

• Growing leadership opportunities for all employees 

• Investing in mentorship and professional development 

• Advancing inclusive business practices across our industry 

• Delivering best-in-class expertise rooted in diverse perspectives 

To our clients, partners, and colleagues—thank you for your continued trust. We look forward to the next phase of growth and impact together.