Ruth Ro will be speaking at AIA Tri-State Fusion Conference 2024
Dattner Architects’ Principal Ruth Ro will be presenting at the AIA Tri-State Fusion Conference 2024. She will be leading a session titled “Trail Blazing: Becoming a Women-Owned Practice” alongside Patricia Harris, legal counsel from Zetlin & De Chiara LLP on November 20th.
This presentation will explore Dattner Architects’ transformative journey to becoming a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) after six decades of practice. The discussion will delve into the firm’s history, practice, and culture which have organically fostered women to achieve the highest level of leadership. Ruth will also talk about the firm’s long-standing commitment to equity and inclusion of historically underrepresented designers including LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of color, and working parents, focusing on how these strategies have shaped our culture and operations.
Patricia will address the legal and structural adjustments required for WBE certification, shedding light on potential challenges and how to set a firm up for success in this transition.
Register to gain insights into evolving landscape for women in architecture, and discover the steps to become a WBE, including governance, certification, and leadership transition strategies. We hope to inspire others to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
