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Dr. Valdes-Vasquez is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Construction Management at CSU. He is committed to advancing research and teaching involving the sustainability of infrastructure and building projects. Notably, Rodolfo has become involved in attracting and retaining more diverse professionals in the construction sector; thus, sustainable decisions can be implemented from a variety of perspectives. He has collaborated with various research agencies such as CDOT to develop best practices for rapid debris removal and improvements in emergency escape ramps in Colorado. In addition, Rodolfo has been leading a study abroad program in Costa Rica for the last five years, focusing on sustainable buildings and agriculture. He is also the faculty advisor of the USGBC student club and the faculty coach of the ASC Sustainability Student Team at CSU. Rodolfo serves as a reviewer for various research journals and conference proceedings; he is an advisory board member of the Institute for the Built Environment and member of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability curriculum committee. His commitment to the education of the next generation of professionals, researchers, and educators is evident, and he believes that educating current and future generations will play a pivotal role in making sustainability a standard practice in the life cycle of construction projects.