Women’s roles and influence on the profession elevates design, diversity, practice, the built environment, and our communities. While the total number of women architects was 27% according to NCARB”™s 2024 By the Numbers Report, the profession is seeing an increase ”“ 43% of new architects in 2024 were women. In this session, we are looking to celebrate and explore the diverse approaches, perspectives, and stories women in the architecture profession provide and experience day to day. Join us as we engage in discussions centered on:

• Balancing Act: Navigating Career and Motherhood in Architecture
• Breaking Barriers: Pay Equity, Transparency and Opportunities in Architecture
• Building the Pipeline: Empowering Women in Architecture and STEAM

Speakers:

• Carina Mills, AIA | AIA CA President, 2025
• Rona Rothenberg, FAIA | AIA CA Past President, 2022
• Debra Gerod, FAIA | AIA CA Past President, 2020
• Britt Lindberg, FAIA | AIA CA Past President, 2018
• Jana Itzen, AIA | AIA CA Past President, 2017
• Pam Touschner, FAIA | AIA CA Past President, 2007