Tuesday, September 22, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Continuing education will be provided by AIA Detroit.

Attendee Fee: $15

REGISTER FOR THE PANEL AND WORKSHOP HERE

Don’t miss this engaging panel and workshop with AIA Detroit’s Women in Architecture Committee!

Women’s professional design journeys are made up of successes, failures, and everything in between. Embracing these vulnerabilities can assist in crafting our own personal story to see how far we’ve come and where we want to be.

This event is both for the emerging professional with a budding career and the seasoned design professional alike. Through facilitated, interactive discussions and guided, group exercises, the attendee will define their career highlights and strategize how to maximize these in leadership.

This workshop will be held at HOK + ROSSETTI, a Detroit design haven, overlooking the city skyline. This networking event will strengthen ties within the Detroit women’s design community.

PANELIST INFO

Lily Diego, AIA, NCIDQ, IIDA, NOMA, Creative Director, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader, Senior Associate at Gensler’s Detroit Office

Lily Diego, an award-winning Design Director at Gensler’s Detroit office, brings over 25 years of experience in directing design narratives and creating branded experiences. She excels at creating deeply experiential design solutions rooted in meaningful client relationships and strong team collaboration. She believes the most successful projects emerge when clients and designers embark on a shared journey to bring thoughtful, purposeful visions to life.

Her experience spans workplace, hospitality, community, health and wellness environments, as well as office repositioning and development projects. Driven by curiosity about the evolving user experience, Lily is passionate about challenging conventions and uncovering innovative ways people experience space and place.

Lily’s path to design began in medicine, specifically neurology, where she developed a fascination with human behavior and sensory experiences. This unique perspective continues to inform her approach to creating impactful, human-centered environments.

Kimberly Montague, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, President and CEO of Albert Kahn Associates

Kimberly Montague is the first woman to lead the 131-year-old Detroit firm Albert Kahn Associates. As personal experiences guided her into healthcare architecture, Kim developed a deep commitment to evidence-based design and creating environments that support people at some of life’s most important moments. She was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2025 and is a past recipient of AIA Detroit’s Gold Medal. A dedicated mentor and advocate for women in leadership, Kim serves on the Detroit Regional Chamber Board and mentors emerging architects through the University of Michigan’s Taubman College. In 2026, she was inducted into the Women in Business Hall of Fame, recognizing her leadership, authenticity, and impact in Detroit and beyond.

Tony Reiner, Principal and Practice Leader at HOK

Tony Reiner is a principal and practice leader in HOK’s Detroit studio with more than two decades of experience designing sports and entertainment facilities. He leads teams to develop design solutions that add value to communities and deliver on client goals.

Tony understands the needs of sports and entertainment clients, from designing spaces that support athlete recruitment and retention to integrating team culture into venues to strengthen identity and foster local pride. His experience spans professional basketball training centers, motorsports facilities, soccer stadiums and entertainment venues.

Laura Walker, RA, NOMA, NCARB, Owner/Co-Founder of Other Work

Laura Walker is a Detroit-based architect and artist and co-owner of Other Work, an award-winning experimental firm blending public art, architecture, and city-making. Her twenty years of experience span all scales — from design-build installations and commercial spaces to urban design, adaptive reuse, and public space.

She has lectured at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College and Lawrence Tech University. Her work has appeared in The Architect’s Newspaper, the Architectural Research Centers Consortium, Metropolis Magazine, Hour Detroit, Great Lakes by Design, and Detroit’s Month of Design. She received the 2019 AIA Detroit Young Architect of the Year Award and was named a Crain’s Detroit Notable Woman in Design (2020) and Notable Woman in Architecture, Design and Construction (2022).

Laura is a founding member of The New School, a Detroit collective and sisterhood of women-owned firms reshaping the built environment through community-led spaces, creative reuse, and a radical commitment to care. As a White, queer woman, she explores power and alliance-building in racialized and gendered spaces, designing participatory environments that affirm and celebrate marginalized identities.

Andi Wright, Founder of CTP Solutions, LLC

Andi Wright is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in coaching, training, and leadership development. With a strong background in construction and project management, she offers a unique perspective on organizational dynamics and team effectiveness. Andi specializes in empowering teams and individuals to tap into their full potential and become their authentic selves, which is key to excelling and finding joy in both their careers and personal lives. As a change leader, Andi thrives in one-on-one and group coaching, facilitating communication, and providing actionable training programs to help organizations thrive. She’s passionate about guiding her clients to trust their instincts and unlock success in challenging environments.

REGISTER FOR THE PANEL AND WORKSHOP HERE