Ellen Bensky
CEO/CFO
Turner Fleischer
Ellen Bensky is a transformative leader at Turner Fleischer, guiding the Toronto-based firm’s growth into a dynamic Studio specializing in Architecture, Interior Design, and Experiential Graphic Design. Her unique 34-year journey as a non-architect to becoming Principal, CEO, and CFO is a testament to her exceptional leadership and vision. Her innovative approach has redefined the traditional business model of the industry, emphasizing that operational teams are the foundation of a successful AEC practice rather than an overhead burden, allowing designers to focus on design. She has strengthened the Studio’s technological capabilities by developing a Digital Practice team with deep expertise, integrating advanced tools and systems to digitize both the practice and their projects.
She is dedicated to driving social change, embedding a culture of community engagement within the studio. Weaving social impact into the fabric of the studio’s culture, she empowers Studio members to give back to the communities they live and build in, in meaningful ways. Ellen is deeply passionate about education and lifelong learning. She established TF Academy to support continuous growth and development for all studio members. Her unwavering dedication to sharing knowledge and lessons learned inspires her to speak globally and challenge the industry’s status quo.
She is dedicated to driving social change, embedding a culture of community engagement within the studio. Weaving social impact into the fabric of the studio’s culture, she empowers Studio members to give back to the communities they live and build in, in meaningful ways. Ellen is deeply passionate about education and lifelong learning. She established TF Academy to support continuous growth and development for all studio members. Her unwavering dedication to sharing knowledge and lessons learned inspires her to speak globally and challenge the industry’s status quo.
Antoine Habellion
Technical Director
ROCKWOOL
Antoine serves as the Technical Director of ROCKWOOL North America, overseeing the Building Science, Sustainability and Technical Services departments. With over a decade of experience designing building enclosures, he specializes in analyzing the thermal, hygrothermal, fire and acoustic performance of building assemblies.
As a building science professional, his clientele includes predominantly architects, engineers, design consultants and general contractors. Prior to relocating to North America, Antoine worked as a Building Science Engineer in Paris, France.
As a building science professional, his clientele includes predominantly architects, engineers, design consultants and general contractors. Prior to relocating to North America, Antoine worked as a Building Science Engineer in Paris, France.
Ali Al-Janabi
Building Science Manager
ROCKWOOL
Ali Al-Janabi is the Building Science Manager at ROCKWOOL. Before stepping into his current role, Ali spent four years as a Building Science Specialist, where he supported the development of building solutions through the strategic application of mineral wool insulation. His expertise has been instrumental in guiding architects, engineers, and contractors to understand and apply complex building science concepts effectively.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Malaysia and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada, Ali combines strong academic foundations with hands-on industry experience to support professionals across the field.
Ali's technical contributions have been honored with the Joseph S. Zajchowski, CSI, CCS Technical Excellence Award from the Northeast Region of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
With a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Malaysia and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada, Ali combines strong academic foundations with hands-on industry experience to support professionals across the field.
Ali's technical contributions have been honored with the Joseph S. Zajchowski, CSI, CCS Technical Excellence Award from the Northeast Region of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
Todd Kimmel
US Senior Manager - Sustainable Solutions
ROCKWOOL
Todd has over 20 years of experience working on façade systems and the building enclosure, holding technical and business development leadership positions for multiple leading product manufacturers. He is a certified passive house designer and currently sits on the board of directors for New York Passive House (NYPH). Todd was part of the working group to develop the AAMA 509 testing standard for drained and back ventilated rainscreen
Denise Alvera
Architectural Specification Manager
ROCKWOOL
Denise is an Architectural Manager for ROCKWOOL North America, and has a comprehensive understanding of architectural systems and insulation applications, particularly in the context of building envelopes. She is a current member and sponsor of CSI Chicago Chapter and volunteer on the Partnering Committee.
Alejandra Nieto
Sustainability Manager
ROCKWOOL
Alejandra's role at ROCKWOOL as Sustainability Manager is defining and implementing sustainability strategy and initiatives, ensuring the development of high-performance stone wool insulation products with the lowest embodied footprint.. Her role includes managing the sustainability profile of ROCKWOOL products through certifications and listings, keeping to date with policy and regulatory work on the topic of life cycle assessment and decarbonization, and working with industry leaders to drive the use of low carbon sustainable products.
Alex Pitkin
Andrew McKinley
Chief Executive Officer
VIA Design Architects, P.C.
Andrew McKinley, AIA, LEED AP is Chief Executive Officer of VIA design architects, pc, He is a Virginia Tech alumnus who joined the firm in 2014 with years of experience already under his belt. On January 1, 2017, he became an owner and Vice President of the firm, and on January 1, 2025, he assumed joint ownership and transitioned into his current role of Chief Executive Officer.
Andrew’s guiding mission as an architect is to design highly functional, sustainable, affordable buildings. As Co-Chair of the AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment (COTE), he actively promotes sustainable design practices, believing it can be achieved without compromising affordability or quality. He incorporates energy-efficient design into his projects through early-stage modeling and post-construction analysis, ensuring predicted energy performance aligns with actual outcomes. Andrew leads VIA's sustainability efforts, including the firm's participation in the AIA 2030 Challenge.
His passion for art, building, and fabrication deeply influences his design approach. He brings an intentional focus to the craft of construction, emphasizing the relationship between how things are built and the resulting aesthetic qualities. He experiments with hand-drawings and sketches, studying the possibilities of space adjacencies and building form before using digital modeling to ensure each design element is resolved and effectively communicated to the contractor.
When he's not building a better world, Andrew is at home wrangling four girls who keep him on his toes!
Andrew’s guiding mission as an architect is to design highly functional, sustainable, affordable buildings. As Co-Chair of the AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment (COTE), he actively promotes sustainable design practices, believing it can be achieved without compromising affordability or quality. He incorporates energy-efficient design into his projects through early-stage modeling and post-construction analysis, ensuring predicted energy performance aligns with actual outcomes. Andrew leads VIA's sustainability efforts, including the firm's participation in the AIA 2030 Challenge.
His passion for art, building, and fabrication deeply influences his design approach. He brings an intentional focus to the craft of construction, emphasizing the relationship between how things are built and the resulting aesthetic qualities. He experiments with hand-drawings and sketches, studying the possibilities of space adjacencies and building form before using digital modeling to ensure each design element is resolved and effectively communicated to the contractor.
When he's not building a better world, Andrew is at home wrangling four girls who keep him on his toes!
Carlos Cerezo Davilla
Director, Head of Sustainability
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Carlos is a building science expert and Director of Sustainability for KPF, where he leads the firm’s in-house Performance Simulation team, KPF-EP, closely collaborating with design teams globally. His work focuses on coordinating firm-wide initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of KPF projects and operations through an “evidence based” approach, and developing new computational tools to incorporate carbon, energy, thermal, and daylight modeling in design. Carlos has led the sustainable design for some of KPF’s most ambitious projects, including a carbon neutral ready research campus for HKUST in Guangzhou, one of the first fully electric laboratory buildings in New York City, and climate resilient commercial waterfront district in Boston.
Before joining KPF, Carlos worked as a Research Scientist and Instructor at MIT’s Sustainable Design Lab, collaborating with municipalities including Boston, Lisbon, and Kuwait to model building energy use patterns at an urban scale. Carlos is a licensed architect by the University of Seville (Spain, 2010), having practiced in Spain, Japan, and US. He also holds a Master’s from Harvard University (2013) and PhD from MIT (2017). He has contributed to numerous research publications and has been a guest lecturer at MIT’s Center for Real Estate (MIT CRE) since 2022.
Before joining KPF, Carlos worked as a Research Scientist and Instructor at MIT’s Sustainable Design Lab, collaborating with municipalities including Boston, Lisbon, and Kuwait to model building energy use patterns at an urban scale. Carlos is a licensed architect by the University of Seville (Spain, 2010), having practiced in Spain, Japan, and US. He also holds a Master’s from Harvard University (2013) and PhD from MIT (2017). He has contributed to numerous research publications and has been a guest lecturer at MIT’s Center for Real Estate (MIT CRE) since 2022.
Adam Bodnar
Principal
ABodner Consulting
Among other roles in a 32-year career in federal real estate, Mr. Bodner was the Director of the Office of Real Property Management at the State Department, responsible for State's 9M sqft domestic real estate portfolio, and subsequently served as the first Executive Director of the Public Buildings Reform Board. In addition to his consulting practice, he is a Board Member of the Federal Real Property Association, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization devoted to promoting collaboration and sharing leading practices among the private and public sector real estate communities.
Ryan Critchfield
Associate Principal
Treanor
Sergio Saenz
Rosalie Howell
Design Professional II | Justice Designer
Dewberry Architects, Inc
Michael Strogoff
President
Strogoff Consulting, Inc.
Michael Strogoff, FAIA, has advised many of the nation's most successful architecture, landscape architecture, design and engineering firms in ownership transitions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and leadership development. As a former managing principal of an architecture firm, a frequent speaker on ownership transition issues, and Advisory Group Chair of AIA's Practice Management Knowledge Community, Michael Strogoff, FAIA, brings an in-depth understanding of the architecture industry and of the ownership transitions, mergers and acquisitions landscape. Michael authored the chapter on Ownership Transitions for the 15th edition of AIA’s The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice.
Antonio Holguin
National Market Director
Material Bank
Adam Baacke
Commissioner, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Jose Luis Salinas
Rebecca Fletcher
Architect
Goody Clancy
Rebecca Fletcher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD, is an Architect at Goody Clancy in Boston. She serves as the Rhode Island representative on the AIA Strategic Council (2025-2027) and on several AIAri member committees and supports licensure candidates as an Architect Licensing Advisor. Rebecca attended the University of Oregon, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Historic Preservation. Prior to joining Goody Clancy, she practiced at Vision 3 Architects in Providence.
Christopher Crocker
Sherwin-Williams
Emily Miyares
Emily Miyares, AIA is a licensed Architect with 15 years of experience in Higher Education, Residential, Institutional and Hospitality projects. She is currently an Associate at PAYETTE, where she has worked as a Project Architect and Project Manager on Academic Science projects at UConn, Brandeis, Tulane, and Tufts.
A fascination with and affection for people and their everyday lives has been an animating force in Emily’s career, both as a design driver on projects and in her commitment to giving back to the profession. She believes that excellence in Architecture requires an inclusive and engaged community of practitioners, and that mentorship and collaboration are the building blocks of a resilient profession. To that end, she dedicates much of her energy and time to initiatives that aim to expand access to Architectural education and training, including designing and implementing PAYETTE’s high-school internship program beginning in 2020.
A fascination with and affection for people and their everyday lives has been an animating force in Emily’s career, both as a design driver on projects and in her commitment to giving back to the profession. She believes that excellence in Architecture requires an inclusive and engaged community of practitioners, and that mentorship and collaboration are the building blocks of a resilient profession. To that end, she dedicates much of her energy and time to initiatives that aim to expand access to Architectural education and training, including designing and implementing PAYETTE’s high-school internship program beginning in 2020.
John Ochsendorf
Professor
MIT
Kelly Hayes-McAlonie, FAIA, LEED AP
Director of Campus Planning
University of Buffalo
George Guanci
Market Manager - Fire Protection
Sherwin Williams
George M. Guanci, Market Manager – Fire Protection, possesses over forty years experience in the construction industry. He is experienced and knowledgeable in UL listings and requirements, international fireproofing standards and the development of fireproofing specifications. He is responsible for market management of the Firetex commercial fireproofing product line in North America for Sherwin Williams. George is a member of AIA, CSI, NACE and NFPA. George possesses an M. A. from Northeastern University.
Abigail Ransmeier
Yanitza Brongers Marrero
Partner, Housing Practice Leader
Moody Nolan
Yanitza is a Partner and the Director of Housing for Moody Nolan where she oversees the firm’s housing practice in twelve offices across the Unites States.
As a Director and a Partner for the firm, Yanitza leads a focused housing studio where she is responsible for leadership, management, business development, design quality and talent development. In her role, she has developed a rapidly growing practice that includes affordable and market-rate residential, student housing, independent senior living, and large-scale mixed-use developments.
As a Director and a Partner for the firm, Yanitza leads a focused housing studio where she is responsible for leadership, management, business development, design quality and talent development. In her role, she has developed a rapidly growing practice that includes affordable and market-rate residential, student housing, independent senior living, and large-scale mixed-use developments.
Rosa Sheng
Vice President, Director Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion
SmithGroup
Rosa T. Sheng, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C is a Vice-President at SmithGroup serving multiple roles as Higher Education Studio Leader in Northern California and national Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion. Founder of Equity by Design [EQxD] in 2014, Rosa served as AIA San Francisco President in 2018, the first Asian American Woman to serve in the organization’s 136 year history. Recognized as an industry thought leader, architect, strategist, and advocate, she is known for developing new processes and design solutions with transformational impact in the built environment. When asked "What type of Architecture do you do?" Her answer, “The kind that’s never been done before." This mindset has resulted in a variety of award-winning and internationally acclaimed projects including the aesthetically minimal, highly technical glass structures for Apple’s original high-profile retail stores - revolutionary workplace of the future in the Pixar Animation Studios Steven P. Jobs Building.
Rosa’s most rewarding work to date is focused on design justice - creating equitable and sustainable design outcomes for student belonging and persistence at public higher education institutions in California. These include the award-winning UC Davis Teaching and Learning Complex, SF State Science and Engineering Innovation Center, and the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business at Mills College / Northeastern, as well as STEM projects for the California State University system and Community Colleges that prepare students for future ready resilience.
Rosa has presented her work both nationally and overseas including "Why Equity Matters for Everyone: A New Value Proposition for Architecture" and in 2020 -The J.E.D.I. Agenda – An Intersectional Approach to Designing a Just Future”. Rosa was honored in by Metropolis as a 2019 Game Changer. She has been featured in Architect Magazine, Architectural Record, The Wall Street Journal, TEDxPhiladelphia, SxSW, KQED/NPR, and the Cannes Lions Festival.
Rosa’s most rewarding work to date is focused on design justice - creating equitable and sustainable design outcomes for student belonging and persistence at public higher education institutions in California. These include the award-winning UC Davis Teaching and Learning Complex, SF State Science and Engineering Innovation Center, and the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business at Mills College / Northeastern, as well as STEM projects for the California State University system and Community Colleges that prepare students for future ready resilience.
Rosa has presented her work both nationally and overseas including "Why Equity Matters for Everyone: A New Value Proposition for Architecture" and in 2020 -The J.E.D.I. Agenda – An Intersectional Approach to Designing a Just Future”. Rosa was honored in by Metropolis as a 2019 Game Changer. She has been featured in Architect Magazine, Architectural Record, The Wall Street Journal, TEDxPhiladelphia, SxSW, KQED/NPR, and the Cannes Lions Festival.
Erin Andes
Director, Design Outreach
GAF
Erin leads a team of specialists who work with designers to support roof assembly selection and specification/detail review to best meet the project needs. She regularly presents and publishes technical content related to building and roofing science at conferences and training events. Her background includes building enclosure consulting on new construction and enclosure rehabilitation of a range of project types as well as investigation and litigation support services on building enclosure and product failures.
Guanzhou Ji
Carnegie Mellon University
Guanzhou Ji is a board member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) - National Building Performance Advisory Group and a technical committee member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). His research focuses on indoor photometry, physics-based simulation, and design computation. Guanzhou has presented his work at Velux Daylight Forum (2021), ASHRAE Building Performance Analysis Conference (2023), and Radiance Workshop (2024), and he received the Student and Emerging Professionals Scholarship (2022) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) - USA. He is a member of the IBPSA World | Education Committee and the IBPSA - USA | Project StaSIO (STAndard SImulation Outputs), where he contributes to educational webinars and manages building simulation competitions for professionals and students worldwide. He regularly serves as an organizer, moderator, and panelist at professional conferences and workshops. Guanzhou received Ph.D. in Building Performance and Diagnostics from Carnegie Mellon University, where he worked at the Illumination and Imaging Laboratory and School of Architecture.
Benjamin Lavery
Director, Real Estate Development
MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo)
Bradley LUKANIC
Chief Executive Officer
CannonDesign.com
Brad Lukanic, AIA, is the CEO of CannonDesign, a 1,300-person, 18-office design firm focused on creating impactful solutions for the built environment. The firm, with a 100-year legacy, is currently ranked number 11 for architecture and engineering by World Architecture. The firm’s markets include health, education, science and technology, sports and wellness.
During his nine-year tenure as CEO, he’s led the firm through five acquisitions and two strategic planning processes to position the firm for growth but, more importantly, for greater and diverse impacts to solve our clients’ greatest design challenges. Prior to the CEO role, Brad let the firmwide education practice and had spent his career focused on cultural and learning environments across the globe—from strategic planning, master planning and project implementation for over 50 college campuses and a wide range of community libraries and performing arts projects.
During his nine-year tenure as CEO, he’s led the firm through five acquisitions and two strategic planning processes to position the firm for growth but, more importantly, for greater and diverse impacts to solve our clients’ greatest design challenges. Prior to the CEO role, Brad let the firmwide education practice and had spent his career focused on cultural and learning environments across the globe—from strategic planning, master planning and project implementation for over 50 college campuses and a wide range of community libraries and performing arts projects.
Michael Comer
Vice President
JE Dunn Construction
Brendan Guerin
Founding Principal
Guerin Glass Architects
Brendan Guerin, AIA is a co-founder and a managing principal at Guerin Glass Architects (GGA). Since the firm’s inception in 2004, he has been at the center of the firm’s diverse array of work, from bespoke residences in New York and Aspen to large hospitality projects in Mexico and Hawai’i. Most recently, Brendan is steering several new projects—from marina-focused hotels to a new golf club and residences—at Costa Palmas, a resort community located on the East Cape of Los Cabos.
Prior to forming GGA, Brendan worked at Perkins + Will, serving as a Senior Project Designer for their New York office and leading K-12 and higher education projects along the East Coast. Previously, he worked at Rafael Viñoly Architects, designing for iconic institutions such as the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids and the Watson Institute at Brown University. Brendan received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon.
Prior to forming GGA, Brendan worked at Perkins + Will, serving as a Senior Project Designer for their New York office and leading K-12 and higher education projects along the East Coast. Previously, he worked at Rafael Viñoly Architects, designing for iconic institutions such as the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids and the Watson Institute at Brown University. Brendan received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon.
Rebecca Best
EVP Sustainability
Material Bank
Josh Boehlke
Principal
Architecture by Design, Inc.
Josh Boehlke, AIA, LEED BD&C is a Principal at Architecture by Design, Inc. in Ellicott City, Maryland. A 10-12 person firm that specializes in multi-family residential projects. He has been practicing architecture for 15 years. His primary responsibilities are project quality assurance, staff development and the daily operations of the firm. He has experience in taking projects from schematic design through construction administration.
David Vasquez
Regional Sales Representative
Dave is a seasoned sales professional with over thirty years in the commercial and architectural glass industry. As a sales manager for dormakaba’s Interior Glass Systems Group, he plays a key role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance interior spaces while ensuring functionality and aesthetics. With a background in installation, sales strategy and client relationship management, Dave has built a reputation for understanding customer needs and aligning them with cutting-edge products and services
Rebecca Edmunds
2025 Chair, Advisory Council, AIA Practice Management KC 2024 IAWA Kristine Fallon Research Prize, Author
r4 llc
Rebecca W.E. Edmunds's career spans multiple design disciplines. Today she is a leader in communications and writing for aesthetic and technical performance for architectural firms nationally, teaches writing as a volunteer in academia and to AIA and NOMA chapters, and has served the American Institute of Architects in local, state and national roles. She is the author of three books, Designing Words, on writing for architects, designers and artists, Winning Words, on proposal writing for impact, and Architect + Action = Result, a comprehensive guide to submitting for AIA Fellowship.
Allen Davidson
President
ADD Associates
Allen Davidson is President of ADD Associates, an architectural manufacturer’s representative group in the New England market, specializing in division 8 products. Currently representing Architectural Grilles and Shades, Inc, Clear Motion Glass, Crane Revolving doors Dormakaba, Ellison Bronze Balanced doors, Super Sky Skylites,, Viracon Glass and W&W Engineered glass solutions. A 34- year career in the Glass and glazing industry started in 1990 as an inside sales associate for Crane Revolving door company.
Diana Nicklaus
President & CEO
saam architecture
In 2014, Diana co-founded Saam Architecture with the mission of delivering design excellence while providing a progressive HR model to attract top talent to an equitable environment. In doing so, Diana began an intentional experiment. She understood that a level playing field for all team members was essential to designing the firm she had envisioned throughout her career. After working in large firms for 15 years and experiencing the limitations of traditional practice, Diana reconciled her past experience and vision of supportive firm culture through a progressive practice model that empowers all team members to balance their work and life commitments.
Saam’s practice model quickly drew attention as an innovative, equitable, and new approach to practice. Audiences are both eager to learn more and often skeptical about how “radical” flexibility works without compromising design collaboration. Frequently asked questions inspired Diana to develop a shareable proof of concept intended to embolden others to become change agents.
From conversations hosted by the Boston Society of Architecture to national conferences (#EQxDV Symposium; AIA Women’s Leadership Summit), multiple AIA components have engaged Diana to speak on practice, including her role nationally as an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Practice. Diana has shared Saam’s experiment, highlighting how this model has emerged as a practice that is 90% women and includes team members from 9 countries who speak 11 languages. Diana’s approach, rooted in supportive teams and radical flexibility, has overcome many of the industry career pinch points for staff — moments of inflection where many often leave the profession.
Diana holds a B.A.in Art History from Tufts University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
Saam’s practice model quickly drew attention as an innovative, equitable, and new approach to practice. Audiences are both eager to learn more and often skeptical about how “radical” flexibility works without compromising design collaboration. Frequently asked questions inspired Diana to develop a shareable proof of concept intended to embolden others to become change agents.
From conversations hosted by the Boston Society of Architecture to national conferences (#EQxDV Symposium; AIA Women’s Leadership Summit), multiple AIA components have engaged Diana to speak on practice, including her role nationally as an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Practice. Diana has shared Saam’s experiment, highlighting how this model has emerged as a practice that is 90% women and includes team members from 9 countries who speak 11 languages. Diana’s approach, rooted in supportive teams and radical flexibility, has overcome many of the industry career pinch points for staff — moments of inflection where many often leave the profession.
Diana holds a B.A.in Art History from Tufts University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
David Leonard
President
Boston Public Library
Wendy Rogers
CEO
LPA Design Studios
As CEO and Chief Talent Officer of LPA Design Studios, Wendy Rogers leads an integrated design team with more than 500 architects, engineers, landscape architects and interior designers focused on a collaborative, research-driven design process. Under her leadership, LPA has grown as a diverse, transparent, independent firm with a mindset of no excuses, setting new standards for sustainable, high-performance projects. Recognized as a trailblazer in sustainable and high-performance design, LPA has been honored with the 2025 Architecture Firm Award for their innovative mission-driven ethos and innovative interdisciplinary design practices.
Wendy started her career as an intern at LPA and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2017. As CEO, she handles the day-to-day operations of the firm, with a special focus on increasing the role of LPA's proprietary research unit, Sustainability + Applied Research, and expanding LPA's collaborative culture. As Chief Talent Officer, she is also responsible for initiatives to retain and attract people who want to grow and make a difference in the built environment.
Wendy is a vocal advocate for sustainable design and the importance of using research to support design strategies, helping to make energy performance a core value on every project, regardless of size or budget. For ten years LPA has shown that any firm, of any size, with any project mix, can cut carbon emissions.
A graduate of California Polytechnic State University in Pomona, California, Wendy is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Fellow of the AIA.
Wendy started her career as an intern at LPA and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2017. As CEO, she handles the day-to-day operations of the firm, with a special focus on increasing the role of LPA's proprietary research unit, Sustainability + Applied Research, and expanding LPA's collaborative culture. As Chief Talent Officer, she is also responsible for initiatives to retain and attract people who want to grow and make a difference in the built environment.
Wendy is a vocal advocate for sustainable design and the importance of using research to support design strategies, helping to make energy performance a core value on every project, regardless of size or budget. For ten years LPA has shown that any firm, of any size, with any project mix, can cut carbon emissions.
A graduate of California Polytechnic State University in Pomona, California, Wendy is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Fellow of the AIA.
Brent Mauti
Principal, CTO
Turner Fleischer
Brent Mauti, Principal, Chief Technology Officer: As Principal and Chief Technology Officer, Brent is a recognized industry expert with over 20 years of experience in designing and managing high-profile projects across a wide range of sectors. A leader in architectural technology and BIM innovation, he drives digital advancement within our studio, leveraging automation and cutting-edge tools to enhance design, coordination, and project delivery. His commitment to innovation ensures our studio remains at the forefront of technology-driven design solutions.
Steven Miller
RaShall M. Brackney, Ph.D.
Distinguished Visiting Professor
George Mason University
Prior to her appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practice at George Mason University, Dr. RaShall M. Brackney retired from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with more than 30 years of service. Dr Brackney also served as the Chief of Police for George Washington University and Charlottesville, Virginia after the deadly “Unite the Right” rally.
Dr. Brackney is a recognized expert in the areas of harm reduction, procedural and restorative justice practices, and community-police relations. Her teaching and research interests focuses on police legitimacy, transparency, and discretion, as well as deconstructing and dismantling institutions of supremacy. Dr. Brackney earned her bachelors and master’s degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Ph.D. from Robert Morris University. Dr. Brackney is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (FBINAA #212) in Quantico, Virginia; the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protection course in Washington, D.C., Leadership Pittsburgh XIX and the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP).
Dr. Brackney is a recognized expert in the areas of harm reduction, procedural and restorative justice practices, and community-police relations. Her teaching and research interests focuses on police legitimacy, transparency, and discretion, as well as deconstructing and dismantling institutions of supremacy. Dr. Brackney earned her bachelors and master’s degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Ph.D. from Robert Morris University. Dr. Brackney is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (FBINAA #212) in Quantico, Virginia; the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protection course in Washington, D.C., Leadership Pittsburgh XIX and the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP).
Edward Bartholomew
Principal
Bartholomew Lighting
Nicole Isle
Vice President, Chief Sustainability Strategist
Glumac, A Tetra Tech Company
Nicole Isle is the Chief Sustainability Strategist at Glumac, a full-service MEP engineering firm specializing in the sustainable design and operation of buildings across sectors worldwide. She is responsible for leading the firm’s 2030 Climate Commitment Action Plan to decarbonize its design portfolio and business operations, and she leads the firm's Sustainability Team in their work to create innovative, high-performance solutions for the built environment at all scales. Within Tetra Tech, Nicole provides thought leadership to its Sustainability Council and the High-Performance Buildings Group. Her goal is to cut energy and water use, drawdown carbon, adapt to climate change, and protect human health and ecological systems. Green Building & Design honored Nicole with the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award (WSLA) in 2016, one of 20 women globally.