In our buildings and cities, equity in design means rethinking the approach to the overall project planning process. Our built environments must represent, reflect, and emphasize justice and inclusion for all. That means including a diversity of voices at every level of a project design, from the planning process to community engagement. During this webinar, learn how embedding equity in the project planning process will strengthen your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (internally and externally), increase community impact, and promote healthier built environments for all.

Speaker Details

Joshua A. Foster, NOMA, Assoc. AIA, is an award-winning architectural designer and Community Design Consultant specifically for his commitment to community outreach and engagement relating to the built environment. He spent the early years of his career focusing on the design and construction of affordable and market-rate housing projects in Los Angeles County while building on his education in Real Estate Development. Combining that with his connections within the small business and entrepreneurial ecosystem of LA, Joshua transformed his experiences into the founding of JAF Creative Solutions, LLC— a community-impact focused strategic partnership and communications consultancy firm.

Seandra R. Pope is a strategy consultant and trusted advisor. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rooted Group, a boutique consulting firm that provides strategic planning and executive coaching services in the areas of racial equity and diversity, issue advocacy, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. As a veteran public policy advocate, Seandra has expertise in developing and implementing effective strategies that are anchored in systemic analysis and that solve complex problems for a diverse array of clients across different issue sectors.