aps STAFF
Founder and President
M.P.A. | LEED, WELL, Fitwel Certifications | People : Environment : Community
Diane Pruitt
Founder and President
Described as compassionate and purpose-driven, Diane Pruitt is an accomplished program manager, planner and community engagement strategist with over 15 years of experience leading innovative projects that promote healthier buildings, green infrastructure, and more resilient communities. Her mission is to create healthier, more equitable, and climate-resilient communities.
Diane’s expertise spans green infrastructure planning, WELL and LEED certification, stakeholder engagement, and operational strategy. Her leadership at 2C Mississippi has driven multimillion-dollar projects focused on urban heat island mitigation and flood resilience, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and Hilton Foundation.
Previously, Diane held key roles at Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business, where she managed a $3.1 million client portfolio and launched the company’s Healthy Buildings Certification service—personally certifying over 500,000 square feet across multiple sectors. She began her sustainability journey advising property managers and homebuilders on indoor air quality and has remained deeply committed to supporting environmental equity through resilience initiatives and economic policy.
Diane combines technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and grassroots advocacy to blend vision with action, data with empathy, and resilience with compassion.
COO and His Master
Ph.D Soil and Water Science | Environmental Science
Marvin Unger
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Unger is a seasoned environmental scientist and technical advisor with over three decades of experience advancing sustainable technologies, regulatory compliance, and environmental remediation across the public and private sectors. Currently retired, Dr. Unger served as a Technical Support Specialist at Noblis, providing strategic counsel and scientific reviews for the Department of Defense’s SERDP and ESTCP program, helping guide the innovation, demonstration, and deployment of cutting-edge environmental technologies.
Throughout his career, Dr. Unger has held senior technical roles with HydroGeoLogic, The Retec Group, and K.W. Brown and Associates, where he led major projects for the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His expertise spans RCRA compliance, hazardous waste treatment, environmental litigation support, and technology transfer for sustainable site remediation.
A trusted voice in the field, Dr. Unger has represented federal programs at national conferences, served on advisory committees, and authored key environmental guidance documents. His work continues to support national efforts in climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and the responsible implementation of innovative remediation solutions.
About the Company
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- Female Owned
- Experience in green infrastructure development, energy efficient and healthy buildings
- Program Development and Project Management
- Degrees in Public Administration and Urban and Environmental Studies
- Climate resilience, environmental equity, economic
a peaceful space inc is an environmental services practice supporting cities, local businesses and community-based organizations in creating community resilience, environmental health and equity, and economic quality.
Address
3965 E Cat Balue Drive
Phoenix, AZ
Open Hours
Mon – Thurs: 9am – 2pm
Weekends: Closed
Holidays: Closed
