Deep Dive: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Perkins and Will

Thursday, October 15 from 10 - 11:30 PM PDT 

Perkins and Will established their formal Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) program in 2013 with a vision to make the firm more diverse and inclusive, more creative and successful, and to better represent the communities the firm serves. In this Deep Dive, Gabrielle and Meg will share lessons learned from Perkins and Will’s EDI journey, insights into the structure and elements of their program, and thoughts on where their work is headed in the future.

Featured Guests

As the second black female to graduate from the architecture department of the Rhode Island School of Design, Gabrielle Bullock has been a key player in Perkins and Will’s success for over three decades, working in both the New York and Los Angeles studios where she became the first African American and first woman to rise to the position of Managing Director. Her unique role as the firm’s Director of Global Diversity and an award-winning principal, enables her to combine her passion for architecture and social justice to effect positive change.

As Chief Talent Officer, Meg Brown plays an integral role in enhancing Perkins and Will’s workplace culture, building teams, and ensuring a rewarding experience for staff at all levels. She’s responsible for recruitment, learning and development, benefits, compensation, performance management, talent brand communication, acquisition-related human resources, and coaching. Meg’s commitment to nurturing the human side of Perkins and Will’s design practice has led to a thriving firmwide culture of engagement, innovation, and collaboration.