At this year’s annual conference, 16 Seattle chapter members enjoyed the educational sessions, the networking, and the banquet that closes the conference. Sixteen — that’s a record number of conference attendees for our chapter!

Those 16 chapter members work at 11 A/E firms. Here we are, at the Welcome Reception held at Bernardo|Wills Architects’ office.

Bottom row, left to right: from DLR Group: Shannon Soady, CDFA; from Bernardo|Wills Architects: Emily Meyer, CDFA; from Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture: Linne Pullar. Second row, left to right: from KPG: Georgeann Smith; from MG2: Jessica King, CDFA; from Studio Meng Strazzara: Carrie Thompson, CDFA. Third row, left to right: from KPG: Terri Simms; from Studio Meng Strazzara: Kurt Wong, CDFA; from Sparks Management: Cathy Comstock, CDFA. Fourth row, left to right: from Berger Partnership: Stacy Rowland, CDFA; from Studio Meng Strazzara: Karyn Marks; from Bernardo|Wills Architects: Gretchen Renz, CDFA. Fifth row, left to right: from WSP USA: Judy Beebe, FSDA; from Pennell Consulting: Crystal Ray; from MG2: Laiisha Thomas. Not pictured: from Weinstein A+U: EB Meyer.

We were very happy that two of our Lifetime Chapter members were able to join us at the banquet: Virginia Hansen and Susan Vestal. Virginia served as SDA’s National President in the early 1970s, and Susan served as the Seattle chapter president in the mid-70s. Also at the banquet, our chapter was recognized for winning the 2019 Chapter Excellence Award; Emily Meyers was recognized with a Star Award and having achieved her CDFA (Certified Design Firm Administrator), and Judy Beebe received her Fellowship medal.

This year’s symposium was held in Spokane, Washington. Next year it will be held in Asheville, North Carolina. Hope to see you there!