Women Who Lead: Power, Practice, and Perspective in Architecture

Women's Month Panel hosted by DCNOMA and AIA DC Women in Architecture

Join us for an inspiring and candid conversation highlighting women who are shaping the future of architecture through leadership, resilience, and impact.

This dynamic panel brings together four accomplished architects and design leaders representing diverse backgrounds, career stages, and lived experiences. From firm ownership and corporate leadership to advocacy, licensure journeys, and motherhood, this discussion will explore what it truly means to lead in today’s architectural profession.

Panelists will share personal insights on:

• Navigating leadership as women in a historically underrepresented field
• Balancing motherhood and professional growth
• Pursuing licensure at different stages of life and career
• Leading as immigrant and Latina professionals
• Building and sustaining independent practices
• Thriving within global firms while maintaining identity and purpose
• Advocating for equity and representation in the built environment

This conversation goes beyond titles and resumes. It centers the real, nuanced experiences of women advancing architecture through practice, mentorship, ownership, and advocacy.

Whether you are a student, emerging professional, licensed architect, firm leader, or ally, this panel offers meaningful insight into how leadership evolves — and how women continue to redefine what it looks like in our profession.

We look forward to a thoughtful, empowering discussion and community dialogue.