Wendy Klepcyk:

Wendy graduated from Miami University’s architecture program in 1988 when women only made up 4% of registered architects.  Even though half of architecture students today are women, only 17% of registered architects are women.  Wendy was determined to become a registered architect because she truly believes that the spaces she creates benefits people’s lives and livelihoods.  By breaking barriers and showcasing the work we do, we can inspire more young women to enter the profession.

Sarah Kleiner:

A UC DAAP graduate, Sarah is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional with 20 years of experience in the residential and commercial markets. She excels at balancing the aesthetic beauty of creative design with the functional and practical considerations of every project. She believes that great design begins with you, the client, and that by asking the right questions she can get to the heart of your issues and concerns; holistically, with passion and purpose.  Design is more than making a space look good, it’s about solving problems and making your space work best for you.

With fifteen years of experience as a small business owner, Sarah understands the importance of completing on time, within budget, and with the least amount of disruption to your business as possible. At the end of the construction process, Sarah’s clients end up with a better space than they imagined possible.

After receiving her MArch from Kansas State University in 2021, Micaela moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin her architectural career in the healthcare sector. While in this role, she has been involved in many organizations and programs, including Onboarding & Revit Training, Sustainability Initiative, Young Professionals Committee, Technology Specialists, and the Biophilic Design Team. Outside of her full-time job, she teaches an Intro to SketchUp class at a local community college and is in training to become a yoga teacher.

Amy Rosen is a Sociospatial Designer at PLASTARC in New York City.  They recently served as the 2018-2019 AIAS National President, the 2019 Student Director on the AIA National Board of Directors, and a 2020-2021 At-Large Representative on the AIA Strategic Council, where they served as a Co-Convener for the Mental Health and Architecture Incubator.  They were born and raised in Los Angeles, and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2012, where they received a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from Carnegie Mellon University.

Alex is a licensed architect in the State of Ohio with experiences in retail, mixed use, higher education, and single family projects. She has taught courses at Rice University during her tenure as a graduate student, and she continues to teach at The Ohio State University's Knowlton School. Her research focuses on the intersection of form, food, and franchisement. Occasionally, she reports to the New York Review of Architecture's Skyline section regarding events of national and global import.  Alex actively engages in workshops for the Architecture Lobby's ABC School as well, taking on roles such as participant, organizer, and facilitator. She also serves on the AIA Ohio Board as the Senior Early Professional Director, furthering her commitment to non-profit service. 

Hey There! I have exciting news! I got married :) I am currently on my honeymoon, so for this week we will be taking a break this week! I will see you guys next week in October for some great conversations!

Hey There! I have exciting news! I got married :) I am currently on my honeymoon, so for this week we will be taking a break this week! I will see you guys next week in October for some great conversations!

Welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome one of my great undergraduate friends, Haley Evans to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

Happy Labor Day from Nearly One-Fourth! We will be taking this holiday week off and will continue with regular episodes next week, September 11.

Welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Katherine Aida Serrano Sosa to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

Katherine is a NYS licensed architect who is native to El Salvador. Coming to the USA at the age of seven, she has set her roots in New York with a sense of respect and appreciation to her Salvadorean roots, as well.

Katherine graduated from the Spitzer School of Architecture in the Macaulay Honors 

College at CCNY in 2016, and in September of 2019 she became licensed in New York. With over eight years of work experience, she has worked on various types of projects at different scales and phases.

With her experience and knowledge, in 2021, she decided to create Rooted Architecture Studio as a gateway to help others understand the process of design and construction, as well as express her design language. To Katherine, design is spatial problem solving and each project is a resolution to the client’s seen or unforeseen problems/needs.

In this episode Katherine and I unpack many topics including but not limited to:

This list is just the tip of the iceberg of what Katherine and I talked about. We had a great conversation and I am excited to share it with you all!

Thank you all for tuning in to the first episode of Nearly One-Fourth! I hope you enjoy joining the community! 

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