Avis Devine is an Associate Professor of Real Estate at Harvard Graduate School of Design. She holds a PhD in finance from the University of Cincinnati, an MBA from Duquesne University, and a BSc from Westminster College. Prior to her academic career, she worked in commercial real estate finance, underwriting, and valuation. Her expertise lies at the intersection of real estate finance, sustainability, and organizational strategy, with a research focus on the financial and environmental performance of sustainable investments in the commercial real estate sector. Devine's work has been widely published in leading peer-reviewed economics, finance, and sustainable development journals, including Energy Economics and the Journal of Business Ethics. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Nick Tyrrell Research Prize for Real Estate Investment. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects with scholars and industry partners, enhancing the understanding of sustainable investments and climate-related financial risks. Devine has received multiple research grants and is involved in projects exploring the efficacy of green bonds and the impacts of remote work on sustainable building adoption. Additionally, she plays a significant role in shaping sustainability discourse within the real estate sector and has taught real estate executive education programs globally.