WOMEN IN

ARCHITECTURE

Women in Architecture (WIA) supports female participation by providing opportunities for women in architectural careers to support and learn from each other. The goal of WIA is to support diversity in AIA by empowering female architects in all stages of their career to achieve professional and personal growth by providing opportunities to network with potential mentors and connect to resources in an environment that allows sharing of professional experiences and support of one another.

Women in Architecture (WIA) supports female participation in the profession by providing opportunities for women in architectural careers to support and learn from each other. The goal of Women in Architecture is to support diversity in AIA by empowering female architects in all stages of their career to achieve professional and personal growth by providing opportunities to network with potential mentors and connect to resources in an environment that allows sharing of professional experiences and support of one another.

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CHAIR

Caren Glenn, AIA, NCARB

Meet Caren Glenn, AIA. Caren is a licensed Architect in North Carolina and Washington, DC. She is a Manager of Corporate Real Estate for SAS Institute in Cary, NC. In 2020, Caren participated in the Mentorship Pod Series and became a Leadership Member of the Women in Architecture Task Force. Caren has also participated in the Architect Artists Triangle series featuring her abstract acrylic paintings.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Don’t be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. You never know where the path will lead you! It is so important to remain authentic with what truly motivates and inspires you. One of my favorite quotes that speaks to this sentiment is from Steve Jobs ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.’

CO CHAIR

Lindsay Fallert, AIA, NCARB

Meet Lindsay Fallert, AIA, NCARB. She is a recently licensed Architect and Project Manager for LS3P Associates. Since Lindsay moved to Raleigh, NC in 2021, she has enjoyed participating in AIA Triangle’s Canstruction and Barkitecture. She became a Leadership Member of the Women in Architecture Task Force in 2022, and she is currently in the AIA Triangle Leadership Forum class of 2023/24!

What led you to the role you’re in today?

I was encouraged to be an Architect as I wanted a career that blended my math/science skills with my artistic abilities. In college I was immediately swayed by the fun, challenging, and creative tasks that the Architecture students were working on. Once in the school I made a name for myself in research & publications and found that my time management and organizational skills could save me from those pesky all-nighters! After graduation I worked in Cleveland, OH until I received my master’s degree, then on to Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Seattle, WA, before returning to North Carolina. I developed an interest in business management and completed two certificates in business while gaining my license, which led me to pursue my current position as a Project Manager.

LEADERSHIP MEMBER

Megan Kaufmann, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA

Meet Megan Kaufmann, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA. She is the owner and Principal of KC Studio Architecture in Raleigh, NC and juggles her business while also being a mom to an energetic 1 year old and 2 pups. Megan is a licensed Architect in 8 states and specializes in commercial and healthcare architecture. When Megan isn’t working or momming, she is volunteering her time to various organizations including Women in Architecture, Barkitecture, ACE RDU, EP/YAF Mentorship Series, and more.

What led you to the role you’re in today?

In my six jobs prior to starting KC Studio, I never had a female boss. I craved a female mentor, and decided to be the role model for others that I wish I had. Since moving to Raleigh, I’ve found many mentors in and outside of the industry and have made mentoring others a priority. I have also built my business around my life, not the other way around. I think women in architecture are getting burnt out and there are so few at the top. I want to play my part in fixing that.

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GET INVOLVED

The Women in Architecture Task Force (core team) has planning meetings 3 to 4 times per year. Event planning tasks are divided among the core team, with follow up activities requiring a total time commitment averaging four hours each month outside of events attendance.

Attendees of WIA activities may choose to assist with event setup or take down for a role with less time commitment. Participation is open to AIA Triangle members including Allied Members. Prospective members are invited to learn more.

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