AIA St. Louis CK Leadership Development Program

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With the applications coming up, we want to congratulate the past years scholars! Thank you all for being involved in the program and we look forward to seeing your future efforts.

At our upcoming 8th and final session, we will delve into topics centered around Leading Our Own Future.
The session will kick off with Catrina Cook and Brian Waite sharing how they carved out unique roles for themselves at their respective firms, and scholars will craft their own ideal job descriptions after revisiting their StrengthsFinder assessments from Session #1.
A discussion on mentorship will follow with Marcus Adrian, Adnan Omeragić and CKLDP alum, Carmen Chee, leading a conversation on being mentored and being a mentor. Scholars will then dive into the nuances of valuable and advantageous relationships in the workplace. The afternoon will conclude with CKLDP alum & current Vice Chair, Christina Brown, prompting takeaways from this year’s program and exploring how CKLDP can better serve the architecture community in St. Louis. The session will also include a tour of our host venue, the Color Art Showroom.

A huge thank you to our speakers, hosts, and our session sponsors: Sloan & Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc, via MR & Associates, Inc.

We’re back at it again! It’s time for the 7th session of this cohort. Introducing our two scholars for the Expanding the Definition of Practice Session.

🔹 ELISE SKULTE
Originally from central Illinois, Elise moved to St. Louis to attend graduate school at Wash U and has called it home ever since. She is a valued member of the FGM Architects team and holds a seat on their firmwide design leadership committee. Elise also serves as the Vice Chair of YAFSTL and enjoys participating in the summer softball team. In her leisure time, she pursues various art projects, photography, travel, and cherishes moments with friends and family.

🔹 JOSHUA BENDER
Born and raised in Saint Louis, Josh is family oriented, self-motivated, and detail driven. He loves problem solving, designing, and the satisfaction of building something with his own two hands. At M+H Architects, he can exercise his dual passions for technology implementation and project management as he holds the role of Technology Director and Senior Project Architect. Josh also builds furniture as a co-owner of a woodworking company, Blackhall Woodworks.

We would like to thank their firms for supporting their professional development through this program: +H Architects

Also thank you to the CKLDP Benefactor Sponsors for their ongoing support:
M+H Architects Jacobs Solutions Inc. Mackey Mitchell Architects HOK in St. Louis

Better late than never! Last month we had our Session 4: Community Engagement. The following is our recap.

1️⃣ Professional and Personal Life: We kicked off with Brad Simmons sharing his remarkable journey at KAI Enterprises . His insights into balancing professional growth with personal fulfillment left us all inspired to strive for excellence in every aspect of our lives. 🏗️💼

2️⃣ Community: Shaughnessy H. Daniels took the stage to discuss the pivotal role of civic engagement in urban development. Her passionate portrayal of Great River Greenway projects reminded us of the power of community input in creating sustainable and inclusive environments. 🌳🌍

3️⃣ Engagement at St. Louis CITY SC: The event culminated with dynamic presentations from Christine Ingrassia, Steve Ewing, Mitch Morice, and Kuleya Bruce. Each shared their unique contributions to CityPark, from legislative achievements to cultural enrichment and beyond, illustrating the multifaceted nature of community engagement. 🏞️🎤

We Finished the day off with a tour of !

This event was a testament to the incredible potential of collaborative leadership in shaping the future of our communities. Let's carry forward the lessons learned and the energy felt into making a tangible difference in our own circles.