Women in Architecture, Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Channel: AIA CKC
Date: 2022-11-11

Panel discussion about femininity and female identity in the practice of architecture. "Women in Architecture, Breaking the Glass Ceiling" was presented on November 2, 2022 via Zoom. Panelists are architects Graciela Carrillo of New Jersey, Mitra Memari of California, and Bea Spolidoro of Pennsylvania. Presented by American Institute of Architects Central Kentucky Chapter committee on equity, diversity and inclusion, moderated by Megan Smith, and hosted by AIA CKC President Juan Ricardes. Panelists retell moments of the professional journey when womanhood becomes an emergent force and how, or whether, they chose to embrace or reject notions of femininity in professional practice. Audience members received 1 AIA Learning Unit for participating in the discussion. 

This conversation will inspire listeners to:
1. Understand the unique successes of women architects
2. Understand what data say about women's experience in the architecture profession. 
3. Identify ways firms and design schools can support women architects.
4. Discuss identity and authorship in the architecture profession.