Breaking Barriers: Black Architects on Firm Ownership

DCNOMA

A powerful Black History Month panel exploring leadership, legacy, and firm ownership

1799 New York Ave NW

Agenda6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Registration &amp; Networking<ul><li>Guests arrive and check in.</li><li>Light refreshments and networking opportunities.</li></ul>6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Opening Remarks<ul><li>Speaker: Morina Peterson, President of DC NOMA</li><li>Welcome attendees and introduce the event theme.</li><li>Acknowledge sponsors and collaborators.</li></ul>6:40 PM – 6:50 PM: Moderator Introduction<ul><li>Speaker: Telicious Robinson, Vice President of DC NOMA</li><li>Overview of the panel discussion.</li><li>Brief introduction of each panelist.</li></ul>6:50 PM – 7:50 PM: Panel Discussion<ul><li>Moderator: Telicious Robinson</li><li>Topics to include:</li><li><ul><li>Early career experiences and challenges.</li><li>Transitioning into firm ownership.</li><li>Impact of diversity and representation in architecture.</li><li>Advice for the next generation of architects.</li></ul></li><li>Panelists:</li><li><ul><li>Michael Marshall: Founder of Michael Marshall Design.</li><li>Kathy Dixon: Principal/Founder at K. Dixon Architecture.</li><li>Ronnie McGhee: Founder of R. McGhee &amp; Associates.</li><li>Genell Anderson: Principal/Founder at Amar Group LLC.</li><li>Sean Pichon: Principal at Michael Graves Architecture.</li></ul></li></ul>7:50 PM – 8:10 PM: Q&amp;A Session<ul><li>Open the floor to audience questions.</li><li>Facilitated by Telicious Robinson.</li></ul>8:10 PM – 8:20 PM: Closing Remarks<ul><li>Speaker: Morina Peterson</li><li>Recap of key takeaways from the discussion.</li><li>Highlight upcoming DC NOMA events and initiatives.</li></ul>8:20 PM – 9:00 PM: Networking &amp; Wrap-Up<ul><li>Opportunity for guests to connect with panelists and attendees.</li><li>Additional refreshments served.</li></ul>

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