2024
The AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture Committee is excited to present our annual conference: POWERFUL XI: TOGETHER.
We are celebrating the gift of teamwork and collaboration, while recognizing the incredible accomplishments of women in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, local governments and land development. By working together, we achieve so much.
Powerful XI will aim to highlight not only design accomplishments, but networking, strategic partnerships, finding your voice, and starting your own firm. Come join us on October 4th!
WHEN | WHERE | LEARNING UNITS
When: October 4, 2024
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: The Pacific Design Center – Silver Screen Theater
AIA CES 6 LU Approved
Participants will gain insight into relevant experiences including Practice Management, Project Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topics, Advocating for the work we do as architects, Inspiring us all as a community, and adding value to our daily communications and collaborations.
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TICKETS
AIALA Member – $135
Non-Member – $165
Student – $55
Learning Objectives:
Participants will hear from 2023 AIA gold medal award winner, Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA, about her experiences founding and leading a successful architectural practice since 1981, learning just how important collaboration and teamwork skills are for the success of large projects; demystifying our role as harmonizers and going against the idea of singular authorship as architects.
Participants will engage in afternoon breakout workshops and panel discussions led by experienced moderators, revolving around 7 important topics: Holistic Collaboration, Firm Ownership, Partnering with Developers Successfully, Negotiating and Advocacy, Finding your Voice: Design & Mission, and Leadership.
Participants will learn from Business Development leaders in the Los Angeles AEC community during a lively panel discussion revolving around what it takes to develop meaningful, strategic partnerships.
Participants will learn from and be inspired by Senior Vice President and Executive Project Director of the Obama Foundation, Lori Healey, as she chats with us about her unique career path, trials she’s faced along the way, and what advice she has for both seasoned and emerging professionals in the industry.
Participants will hear from a handful of design experts from across Los Angeles during our afternoon panel discussion, revolving around what it takes to make some of the most ambitious Museum and Civic projects in LA history a built reality.
Participants will learn about the process and journey embarked upon to create a dynamic co-working space, and lessons in teamwork and determination, from Omgivning and söm co-space founder and principal, Karin Liljegren, FAIA.
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Lori Healey
Senior Vice President, Executive Project Officer, Obama Presidential Center, Obama Foundation
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Stephanie Reich, AIA
Urban Designer, City of Santa Monica
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Summer Vaughn
Architect and Mental Fitness Coach for Scattered Creative Professionals, Scattered Creatives
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Cheryl Chiu
Project Coordinator, HGA Architects and Engineers
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