Join us to kick-off our new panel series, Beyond Labels. Where we will have conversations about frameworks and strategies for firms looking to advance equity diversity and inclusion. 
The AIA Philadelphia EDI committee aims to promote efforts that set a standard for an equitable, diverse and inclusive profession. Many of our allied firms are working towards this goal within their practices using a range of resources and frameworks.  This panel will include representatives from firms that have each implemented one or more of these frameworks, and in some cases earned designations that help to center EDI in their practice.  The objective of this panel is to provide an open and honest space for sharing knowledge and experiences so our community can learn from each other and work together to understand how we can best go beyond business as usual to fight for a more equitable future.

Panelists:

Ramune Bartuskaite, AIA, LEED GA, WELL AP | Associate, Fifteen 

Ximena Valle, AIA, LEED AP | Founding Principal, Fifteen

Drew Lavine, AIA, LFA, CPHD, LEED AP BD+C | Partner + Director of Design, Re:Vision

Kristen Zeiber, AICP, RA | Associate, WRT

Discussion Overview:

Welcome & Introductions

Setting the Stage: Why EDI Frameworks?

Implementation & Impact

EDI Committees & Maintaining Momentum

Attendees Q&A

During this time of uncertainty and unexpected changes we invite you to participate, and meet your Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Join us to amplify our voice and continue strengthening our profession. We want to hear from you.