Summary Gabriella Bermea, a design architect and associate with VLK Architects, discusses her journey into architecture and her passion for K-12 architecture. She shares her early interest in architecture, the challenges she faced in architecture school, and the importance of K-12 facilities. Gabriella also talks about budget constraints in K-12 architecture and the concept of having all grade levels in one facility. She emphasizes the need for school funding and advocacy. Additionally, she highlights her involvement in the Pflugerville Education Foundation and the importance of empowering wo ..read more

Hey There and Welcome back to Nearly One-Fourth! In this conversation, Katerina shares her journey in architecture, from her early interest in the field to becoming a licensed architect. She discusses the influences that sparked her passion for architecture and led her to pursue it as a career. Katerina also highlights the cultural differences between the US and the Czech Republic, where she is originally from. She talks about the transition from school to the profession and the challenges she faced during the licensure exams. Finally, she shares her experience of completing the exams and achi ..read more

Hey there and Welcome back to Nearly One-Fourth! In this conversation, Caitlin Brady, host of the Architectette Podcast, shares her journey in architecture and the inspiration behind starting her podcast. She discusses the challenges of remote work during the pandemic and the importance of connecting with others in the industry. Caitlin also talks about the unexpected benefits of hosting the podcast and the opportunities it has brought her, including speaking at conferences. She shares her experiences with different design software and the transition from school to practice. Finally, Caitlin r ..read more

Hey there! Welcome back to Season 2 of Nearly One-Fourth! On this weeks episode, I am sharing a professional story of mine highlighting a job change at the beginning of my career. This story shares challenges I faced and emphasizes moments of self-advocacy that landed me in a more confident and fulfilling roll. I also will chat about what to expect from Season 2 of Nearly One-Fourth! The next episode of Nearly One-Fourth will be available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts on February 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm est ..read more

This week on Nearly One-Fourth, I am welcoming... MYSELF! I finally buckled down to do a monologue style episode and I am super excited to share a tiny bit more about myself and the future of Nearly One-Fourth ..read more

On this weeks episode, I am so excited to welcome Mary-Margaret Zindren to Nearly One-Fourth. For more than 20 years, Mary-Margaret Zindren, CAE, has worked to further equity, diversity, and inclusion in city government, the law, the profession of architecture, and the built environment. Since 2015, she has held the position of EVP/Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Minnesota, AIA Minneapolis, AIA St. Paul, and AIA Northern Minnesota, and the Minnesota Architectural Foundation. Mary-Margaret is a frequent speaker and panelist on organizational leadership, gender eq ..read more

Welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Yiselle Santos Rivera to the Nearly One-Fourth Community. Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, NOMA, LSSYB, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Principal and the Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS. Yiselle is an activist architect that works to dismantle barriers and bring visibility to underrepresented designers by creating inclusive workplaces. As medical p ..read more

Wendy Klepcyk: Wendy graduated from Miami University’s architecture program in 1988 when women only made up 4% of registered architects.  Even though half of architecture students today are women, only 17% of registered architects are women.  Wendy was determined to become a registered architect because she truly believes that the spaces she creates benefits people’s lives and livelihoods.  By breaking barriers and showcasing the work we do, we can inspire more young women to enter the profession. Sarah Kleiner: A UC DAAP graduate, Sarah is a registered architect and LEED accred ..read more

After receiving her MArch from Kansas State University in 2021, Micaela moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin her architectural career in the healthcare sector. While in this role, she has been involved in many organizations and programs, including Onboarding & Revit Training, Sustainability Initiative, Young Professionals Committee, Technology Specialists, and the Biophilic Design Team. Outside of her full-time job, she teaches an Intro to SketchUp class at a local community college and is in training to become a yoga teacher ..read more

Monica Lowry, AIA, NCARB is a disciplined leader for Burgess & Niple Architecture team in Cincinnati, OH.  Monica plays an integral role in the design and execution of various projects from conception to completion. She possesses the ability to see the ‘big picture’ and the acumen to focus on and fine tune the smallest of details. This combination results in her ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at outstanding quality. With her strong leadership skills, she manages multiple cross-functional teams, projects, and clients.  She was recognized as an ICSC CenterBuild ..read more