Tackling Mental Health in Architectural Practice

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Akua Boateng,\nPh.D., Founder \u0026 CEO of Boateng Psychotherapy \u0026 Consulting"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Akua K. Boateng, Ph.D., is a sought-after mental\nhealth and relationship expert. With over 14 years of experience in clinical\npractice and education, she specializes in an integrative approach to treating\nanxiety, trauma, relationship issues and other emotional concerns. She is the\nfounder \u0026 CEO of Boateng Psychotherapy \u0026 Consulting, where she partners\nwith organizations in the integration of emotionally aware practices and\ninitiatives. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In the media, Dr. Akua has contributed to\noutlets such as CNN, "],[0,[0],1,"The Washington Post"],[0,[],0,", "],[0,[0],1,"Huff Post,"],[0,[],0," Black Enterprise,\nRefinery29, Philadelphia Inquirer, NBC News, "],[0,[0],1,"Slate Magazine"],[0,[],0,", "],[0,[0],1,"Harper\u0027s Bazaar\n"],[0,[],0,"and others. Her genuine, empathic voice adds to the growing culture of mental\nhealth awareness. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Annelise Pitts, AIA,\nShepley Bulfinch"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Annelise Pitts, AIA,\nis a passionate designer, researcher and advocate for justice, equity, diversity,\nand inclusion in the built environment. Working as an architect with Shepley\nBulfinch, she draws upon her experience in architecture and management\nconsulting to develop creative, evidence-based solutions to challenges at the\nintersections of culture, strategy, and design."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As Research Chair\nfor Equity by Design, she has built a body of research on the issues of\njustice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the culture of of architectural\npractice, leading the Equity in Architecture Research Project since 2013. She\napplied this research in her work with Cameron MacAllister Group, conducting\nJ.E.D.I. assessments within firms and advising clients as they develop strategies\nto advance J.E.D.I. within their practices. Her work has been published widely,\nincluding recent papers on gender in architectural practice in the Plan Journal\nand Women [re]Build: Stories, Polemics, Futures (Applied Research and Design:\n2019)."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Moderator: Je\u2019Nen Chastain, Assoc. AIA, Apostrophe\nConsulting, Founder"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Je\u0027Nen (pronounced Je-NEEN) is the\nfounder of Apostrophe Consulting. The company grew from her blended background\nin architecture and business and her expertise in helping award-winning firms\nnavigate practice management challenges. After learning how to design custom\nsolutions inside the studio and within the AIA, she launched out on her own to\nuse those same skills with clients full-time. Je\u0027Nen works with\nforward-thinking studios who seek to address opportunities for growth,\nin-studio challenges, and is focused on talent development for rising leaders."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Je\u0027Nen earned her MBA and BArch and has\ntrained in architecture. She practiced in a traditional firm setting and has\ncompleted her NCARB hours. She has received several awards for her leadership\nin the profession, including the 2017 AIA Associates Award. Throughout her\ncareer, she\u0027s helped advance strategic conversations with firm owners and\nrising industry leaders. She has facilitated retreat planning and nationally\nrecognized conferences, with expertise in leadership development. She\nco-created the AIA Leadership Institute and has contributed to dozens of\nprofessional development programs that support architects and emerging\nprofessionals. Her consulting work blends strategic planning, firm management,\nmarketing, and team development."]]]]}