Nearly One-Fourth

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 Kristie Stanfield to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

As the leader of Champlin’s Toledo office, Kristie uses her creative design solutions to convey clear concepts to clients and lead them through the design process by sharing options that can be quickly evaluated. By taking the time to understand the needs of each client and project, Kristie is able to collaborate and lead the team with a unique solution tailored to the clients need and goals for a project. 

Kristie earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati, where she later served as an adjunct professor and guest critic.

During her three decades with Champlin Architecture, Kristie is one of the firm leaders of Champlin Architecture, and served on the Board of Directors for 8 years. honored as one of the Top Ten Women in Interior Design by Women’s Business Cincinnati magazine, and participated on several award-winning projects; most recently the University of Toledo Parks Tower renovation.

Kristie is certified by the American Academy of Interior Designers (AAHID) and is a site visitor for the Council of Interior Design Accreditation of postsecondary interior design education programs in the US and Internationally. She is a member of IIDA and USGBC, and is also a Fitwel ambassador. Kristie participates in the Women’s Initiative of the United Way in the Greater Toledo Area, Kids Coalition Against Hunger, and is also a member of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. 

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

This list is just the tip of the iceberg of what Kristie 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! 

Episode Mentions + Links

Nearly One-Fourth Website + Socials

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 greatest friends of all time, Gabriella Spatz to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

- How we worked through our friendship + competition in architecture school;

- The pressures of architecture school;

- Changing careers, why Gabby left architecture;

- AND! Finally a good intro into Nearly One-Fourth, who I (Haley) is and why I started this community!

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 Yiselle Santos Rivera to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, NOMA, LSSYB, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Principal and the Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS. Yiselle is an activist architect that works to dismantle barriers and bring visibility to underrepresented designers by creating inclusive workplaces. As medical planner, Yiselle amplifies the voices of marginalized communities encouraging processes of co-creation to provide equitable access to care for all. She is considered an advisor to clients and firm leaders in their journeys to build more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. 

As an AIA committee member, Mrs. Santos Rivera led the creation of the Ethnical Diverse Additional Considerations section of AIA’s Alternative Care Site Preparedness Assessment Tool V2.0 and contributed to the development of AIA’s Equitable Development Frameworks. is a storyteller, a “Latinas in Architecture” book contributor, 2015 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program Scholar, LA.IDEADC committee co-founder, AIA Diversity Recognition Program award-winning WIELD event founder, 2020 AIA National Board member, and 2021-22 NOMA Research & Development Chair. Currently, Yiselle is the AIADC Chapter President and recipient of the 2018 AIA Associate Award, 2019 AIA Diversity Program Recognition Award, and the 2022 AIA Young Architect Award.  

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

This list is just the tip of the iceberg of what Yiselle 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! 

Episode Mentions + Links

Nearly One-Fourth Website + Socials

PechaKucha

Dr. Mitchell Hammer - Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory

Referenced Podcast - The Oxford Chat - Instagram @theoxfordchat 

Archinect - Mental Disorders, Corbu + Gropius 

Philip Johnson, The Glass House

International Archive of Women in Architecture

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 Yiselle Santos Rivera to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, NOMA, LSSYB, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Principal and the Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS. Yiselle is an activist architect that works to dismantle barriers and bring visibility to underrepresented designers by creating inclusive workplaces. As medical planner, Yiselle amplifies the voices of marginalized communities encouraging processes of co-creation to provide equitable access to care for all. She is considered an advisor to clients and firm leaders in their journeys to build more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. 

As an AIA committee member, Mrs. Santos Rivera led the creation of the Ethnical Diverse Additional Considerations section of AIA’s Alternative Care Site Preparedness Assessment Tool V2.0 and contributed to the development of AIA’s Equitable Development Frameworks. is a storyteller, a “Latinas in Architecture” book contributor, 2015 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program Scholar, LA.IDEADC committee co-founder, AIA Diversity Recognition Program award-winning WIELD event founder, 2020 AIA National Board member, and 2021-22 NOMA Research & Development Chair. Currently, Yiselle is the AIADC Chapter President and recipient of the 2018 AIA Associate Award, 2019 AIA Diversity Program Recognition Award, and the 2022 AIA Young Architect Award.  

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

This list is just the tip of the iceberg of what Yiselle 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! 

Episode Mentions + Links

Nearly One-Fourth Website + Socials

HKS xBE

AIA Guides for Equitable Practice

LEED Social Equity Checklist 

Welcome to the first episode of 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 Tara Brown to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.

Tara Brown is the head consultant for TL Brown Consulting, an Ivy-League graduate who has helped dozens of entrepreneurs over the last 8 years generate millions of dollars in revenue. Tara uses her extensive background as an architect and coach to help entrepreneurs who don't know what to do next build successful businesses, get a clear vision and harness their inner strength so that their success enhances their personal and professional life. Her goal is to help 10,000 business owners & professionals generate $1.0 Billion in revenue by 2032.

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

This list is just the tip of the iceberg of what Tara 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! 

Episode Mentions + Links

Nearly One-Fourth Website + Socials

Tara Brown Consulting

Who is Harvey Gantt?

Never Split the Difference

Hey there, welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, a podcast dedicated to women that are exploring or are in the field of architecture. I am Haley and I'm so excited to share my journey with you as I learn about the architecture profession and how to navigate it as a woman and an emerging professional. 

As an architectural designer/aspiring architect myself, I'm eager to chat with female architects and women in the profession who have already paved the way and hear about their experiences. We'll dive into a variety of topics, from design inspiration to career development, and explore what it means to be a woman in this field. 

Through our conversations, I hope to gain insight into the strategies, tools, and mindset needed to succeed as an emerging architect. And who knows, maybe we'll even create a supportive community along the way! 

So join me on this journey as we learn together and get inspired by the amazing women who are making their mark in the world of architecture. Thanks for tuning in!