Women and immigrant architects face barriers to advancement and recognition in a male-dominated profession, with their intersecting identities amplifying the challenges. This session will feature prominent female leaders who have grown inclusion and diversity by fostering equal opportunities and breaking barriers.
Through personal stories and professional insights, the speakers will inspire you to set career goals, build your network, and seek mentorship. They will also provide actionable guidance and resources for propelling career advancement, empowering the next generation of women architects to pursue leadership roles with confidence and resilience.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze barriers to climbing the career ladder, including gender biases, cultural stereotypes, and the struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field.
- Learn strategies for leveraging mentorship and supportive networks, fostering growth, confidence, and opportunities for women in architecture.
- Gain the tools to navigate the industry better, advocate for yourself, embrace diversity, and pave a path toward leadership.
- Discover how to help make the architecture industry more inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse society it serves.
- Graciela Carrillo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Manager - Nassau BOCES - Graciela Carrillo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Manager - Nassau BOCES - Gozde Yildirim, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA, MBA
Project Architect - HDR - Danei Wallen, AIA, RIBA, NOMA
Senior Project Manager/Owner's Representative - Group PMX - Taruna Gupta
Senior Associate - HGA - Graciela Carrillo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Manager - Nassau BOCES