mental health in architecture summit 2023
A 2-day virtual conference to help you address burnout and take back control of your mental health.
EARN 9 AIA CEUs
Sept 23-24, 2023 | Virtual Event
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let's work together to find a solution
It’s Time to Talk About Health.
Mental Health in Architecture Summit is the first and only virtual conference addressing the biggest problem in our industry—HEALTH.
We focus on topics that are requested directly by the community from burnout, work life balance, mental health, parenthood, neurodiversity, workplace policy, people-pleasing, and so much more.
GET INSPIRED WITH KEYNOTES
Hear from incredible speakers and learn from their work in promoting mental health in architecture and beyond.
take action from TACTICAL workshops
Walk away with actionable strategies that help you grow and sustain your career without burning out.
CONNECT WITH A REAL COMMUNITY
Make real connections with real people like yourself who’re committed to being here supporting you.
"I really felt the validation and support throughout the presentations."
I've looked up to a lot of the speakers for several years and to hear their stories and share their vulnerabilities made me feel closer connected to them. We are more alike than we realize, and that helps to know we can share our struggles and support each other through them rather than go at it alone.
Emily Burton
Architect, Emily Burton Architecture
Agenda
20 inspiring speakers across the industry—curated to share the unique ways that they're promoting mental health in architecture and beyond.
Day 1 - Sept 23rd
10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT
10-MIN morning meditation
with Morgan Jessilyn Chawaga, Architect + Director of Marketing at NOMI Design
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
Aya Shlachter
CEO at MGS Global Group
KEYNOTE · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
ARCHITECT YOUR LIFE: HOW TO DO IT ALL WITHOUT DOING IT ALL
12:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Mike LaValley, AIA, LEED AP
Writer at Mike LaValley & Architect at Trautman Associates
WORKSHOP · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
Architect in Crisis: How to Overcome Burnout and Rebuild a Better Life
1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Casey Onder, PhD
Founder + Business Psychologist at Clairvoyage
WORKSHOP · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
People Unpleasing: The Pleasers’ Guide To Confident Collaboration
3:00 PM ET / 12:00 pM PT
Kayla Barko, RA, NCARB
Project Architect at Ashley McGraw Architects
WORKSHOP · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
Designing your Inner World - The Power of Writing
4:15 PM ET / 1:15 pM PT
panel · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
balancing as firm owners
moderator
Katerina Burianova, NCARB
Owner & Principal Architect at Katerina Burianova Architecture Inc
Sarah Wingo, AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB
Partner & Founding Principal at Wyn Design Co.
Ashley Kirkland, NCIDQ
Partner & Managing Principal Wyn Design Co.
Nicole Lynam, AIA
Architect & Firm Owner at KE Design LLC
5:30 PM ET / 2:30 pM PT
Stephanie Fernandez
Design Project Manager & Yoga Teacher
class
yoga for a balanced mind and body
Day 2 - Sept 24th
10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT
10-MIN MORNING MEDITATION
with Morgan Jessilyn Chawaga, Architect + Director of Marketing at NOMI Design
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
Leah Bayer, AIA
President at FORA Architects
KEYNOTE · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
Self-Care Architecture: When Practice Puts You First
12:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Joanna LaBounty
People Operations Manager at Reach University
WORKSHOP
becoming Mental Health First responder
1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Sarika Bajoria
Founder at Contemplative Designer, Principal at Sarika Bajoria Unlimited & Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design
WORKSHOP · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
Cultivating Meaning in your Daily Design Practice: An Antidote to Burnout
3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Melissa Nunes
Founder and Lead Designer at MKB Design Studio
WORKSHOP · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
Designing Solutions: Actionable Tips for Neurodiverse Architects
4:15 PM ET / 1:15 PM PT
panel · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
parenthood in architecture
sponsored by:
moderator
Mandy Freeland, AIA, NOMA
Principal Architect & CEO at Mandy Freeland, Architect, Inc.
Jing Johnson, MBA, MArch. LEED AP
Founder and CEO at PRISM Renderings
Steven Biersteker
Associate Architect at Thinkspace Architecture Planning Interior Design Ltd.
Jennifer Matthews, Assoc. AIA
Healthcare Designer at SS&A, Owner at Creative's XP LLC & Collaborator at Apostrophe Consulting
Ben Kasdan, AIA
Principal at KTGY
5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
sponsored by:
Marli Williams
Chief Inspiration Officer at Marli Williams Leadership Training
networking · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
build the career and life you deserve
Even if you have no idea what you're doing or overwhelmed with work, we’ve got the tools and community to support you along the way:
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20 speakers, 2 days, 12 sessions
Unlock real advice and strategies from industry leaders and emerging professionals who're paving the way in architecture for better mental (and physical) health.
"All the speakers shared applicable and personal insights on how to overcome specific struggles, techniques/tools for balancing work/life, and the importance of valuing oneself despite the inner negative self-talk."
Dechen M. Gonnot, Assoc. AIA
Designer III at Perkins+Will
APPLY
learn ON THE GO
Get the All Access Pass to watch all the recordings after the live event at your own pace. Plus, audio downloads so you can listen in the car or on the go.
"This was truly an amazing addition to my career. The platform was on point, the organization was prime, and the quality of the topics were undeniable."
Sara Jehn, AIA
Partner at Agor Jehn Architects
CONNECT
PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Be part of a community of architects that support and want to connect with you in our private Facebook group.
"It opened my eyes to a community of people like me. It can be tough when you feel like you're alone and this conference reminded me that it's OK to reach out and there are people out there who can understand and relate to you.
Rosenelle Pierre
RML Design Group
DEVELOP
ceu credits
Mental Health in Architecture Summit 2023
Actionable workshops, inspiring speakers, & meaningful community specially curated to help you overcome burnout and take care of your mental health.
GET YOUR TICKET BY SEP 22ND
don't forget about your bonuses
You deserve even more...As an attendee, you'll get access to the MHA only digital goodie bag, action worksheets and resource library.
digital goodie bag
We love swags, so even in a virtual world, we try to grab some goodies for you! Our friends and sponsors are offering discounts and freebies for all attendees.
resource library
Get a curated list of books and resources highly recommended by our speakers and the community to take care of your mental health first.
action worksheets
Take action with worksheets, templates and tools provided by our speakers. So you can implement what you learn right after the conference.
GOODIE BAG CONTRIBUTORS:
From Our Past Events
"It was exactly what I needed to reconnect to my why."
It was a fantastic event which provided exciting & engaging speakers, a broad range of resources and actionable take aways to inspire & level up my design business. Being surrounded by smart, creative and empowered women was exactly what I needed to reconnect to my "why" for shrugging the status quo and following my purpose.
Jennifer Wright
Founder, Studio Rallymade
"This is the one event every architects should attend!"
It was truly amazing. It was very well organized and coordinated, the speakers were inspiring, knowledgeable, and well prepared. The attendees were extremely engaged in each session and the entire community is super positive and supportive. This is the one event every architect should attend!
Gloria Kloter
Founder, Glow Architects
"I left feeling empowered and validated."
I learned, laughed and cried. I left feeling empowered and validated. It was a very relaxing vibe and I loved the intimate feeling, yet all the speakers were top notch successful women who are making a name for themselves in the profession!
Ashley Bell Davis
Founder, Davis Design & Consulting
MEET YOUR HOST
Joann Lui, AIA
Founder of Women Architects Collective
Hi there! I’m Joann Lui, the Founder of Women Architects Collective. I’m on a mission to help architects like you build happy and healthy careers.
After many late nights, burnouts and panic attacks, I’m determined to find a solution to the biggest problem in our industry–HEALTH.
This Summit is the start of a much needed conversation around mental health in architecture. So we can pave the way not only for us, but for the next generation of architects to thrive in our industry.
No matter where you’re in your work journey, you’ll walk away from this event with meaningful connections and actionable strategies to build a healthier career today.
join a supportive community of architects like you
Let's Make a Change
Get inspired to build a happy and healthy career at the first ever Mental Health in Architecture Summit.
regular
$77
- Attend all 12 live sessions
- Private Facebook community
- Bonus 1: Digital Swag Bag
- Bonus 2: Action Worksheets
- Bonus 3: Speaker Resource Library
All access
$97
- Attend all 12 live sessions
- Private Facebook community
- Bonus 1: Digital Swag Bag
- Bonus 2: Action Worksheets
- Bonus 3: Speaker Resource Library
- Access to recordings - Watch at your own pace
- Audio downloads - Listen in the car or on the go
- AIA CEU credits - 9 LUs
VIP
$127
- Attend all 12 live sessions
- Private Facebook community
- Bonus 1: Digital Swag Bag
- Bonus 2: Action Worksheets
- Bonus 3: Resource Library (after event)
- Access to recordings - Watch at your own pace
- Audio downloads - Listen in the car or on the go
- AIA CEU credits - 9 LUs
- Live Mentorship Session - 1 LU
- Community-Led Branding: Building a Supportive Network with Ease - On-demand webinar by Joann Lui - 1 LU
vip paSS ONLY
Make the most of this unique chance to connect with new mentors and learn how to build community and network with ease. For VIP pass only:
LIVE SESSION · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
exclusive mentorship session
Get your questions answered by industry leaders who are ready to mentor and support you during a live 1-hour session. How it works:
- Summit your questions to each mentor ahead of time through a questionnaire.
- Join 3 breakout rooms, each led by one of the mentors for a 20-minute discussion.
- Ask your questions directly and get valuable feedback from your mentor.
"This community has become a place to connect, exchange ideas, learn and establish long-lasting friendships that guide me and support me through my career."
Cristy Fedalei
Communication Design at Master Builders Solutions
Evelyn Lee, FAIA
Advisor & Angel Investor, Start-ups & Founder, Practice of Architecture
Graciela Carrillo, AIA
Co Chair of AIA Long Island - WIA & NYS Strategic Council
Aya Shlachter
CEO of MGS Global Group
"Joann shared her authentic personal experience and provided actionable insights that I could easily apply to foster meaningful connections in a comfortable way. It's incredibly beneficial to my career growth."
Jasmine Hwang
Freelance Designer
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR · 1 LU · ELECTIVE
community-led branding: Building a supportive network with ease
with Joann Lui, AIA, Founder of Women Architects Collective
Watch Joann's webinar on how to build a community-driven support system to cultivate authentic relationships and effortlessly grow your personal brand.
- Gain a deep understanding of community-led branding and its impact on personal growth
- Learn practical strategies for establishing and nurturing a supportive community that fuels your personal brand
- Explore different offline and online activities to foster genuine connections without feeling icky about networking
Mental Health in Architecture Summit 2023
Actionable workshops, inspiring speakers, & meaningful community specially curated to help you overcome burnout and take care of your mental health.
GET YOUR TICKET BY SEP 22ND
FAQ
who can attend this conference?
While the programming will be geared toward architects, our community expands across interior design, engineering, and construction. We welcome everyone who might be seeking solutions to better mental health to join us for this summit.
What if I can’t attend live?
No worries! Get the All Access Pass so you can watch the recordings after the event at your own pace.
CAN I GET GROUP TICKETS FOR MY FIRM?
Yes! For firms who want to purchase group tickets for more than 5 people, we offer a discount on ticket price. Contact us at joann@joannlui.com for more information.
How can I help with this conference?
Thank you for your offer! If you want to pay it forward, we have an option for you to make a donation at checkout. Donations will be used as scholarships for students or other attendees who are in financial need to attend the conference.
Can I get a refund?
Since this is a live online event and recordings are available for All Access Pass, refunds won’t be offered.
How can I become a speaker at the next event?
Speaker submission for this conference will be open again next year. You can sign up for Joann's Newsletter to stay tuned for the announcement. Subscribe to newsletter here.
Still have questions?
Feel free to contact us at joann@joannlui.com if you have any questions.
