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.