PANEL: The Critical Role of Leadership in Driving Diversity

28 Oct 2026
Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
Chairperson
Brandon Clokey
Brandon Clokey, President - American Institute of Building Design
Speakers
Tejashri Varpe
Tejashri Varpe, Associate - Stantec
Grace Rappe
Grace Rappe, Managing Principal / Vice President - HDR
Peggy Kenealy Newquist
Peggy Kenealy Newquist, Director, VP Learning & Development - Clune Construction
Ebonie Davis
Ebonie Davis, Public Contracts Unit Administrator - State of Illinois Department of Human Rights
Dan Lester
Dan Lester, Vice President, Field Culture and Inclusion - Clayco