Women's Leadership Summit 2025
Women's Leadership Summit 2025
November 3-5, 2025
Atlanta, GA
The Women in Architecture Puerto Rico Committee represented Puerto Rico and puertorrican female architects at the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. We were given the opportunity to share our story and grow our community.
WIAPR Participants:
Monique Lugo, AIA María Julia Escalona, AIA Elisa Umpierre, AIA Maricarmen Conaway, AIA Brenda Garcia, AIA
AIA Puerto Rico
Architecture and Design Convention
2025
AIA Puerto Rico Architecture and Design Convention 2025
October 31 - November 1, 2025
Caribe Hilton
The Women in Architecture Puerto Rico Committee hosted a Speed Mentoring Event at the 2025 AIA Puerto Rico Convention.
Conference Booth Sponsored by:
Integrated Design Solutions
Professional Photography Sponsored by:
Danosa
WIA-Connect
WIA-Connect
October 1, 2025
Olivina
Our first Women in Architecture Committee networking event. We were thrilled to host a full house and an evening filled with meaningful dialogue - fostering relationships, connections, opportunities, community, and mentorship among women in the profession and the industry.
The night also included a special celebration recognizing María Julia Escalona, AIA, recipient of the Beatriz del Cueto, FAIA, Women’s Leadership Summit Grant.
We’re proud to continue fostering leadership, equity, and empowerment within our profession.
Speakers:
Elisa Umpierre, AIA Verónica Castro, AIA Sofía Capllonch, Assoc. AIA
Sponsors:
FloorCon Marble Systems
Trayectorias, Comunidad y Arquitectura
Trayectorias, Comunidad y Arquitectura
August 28, 2025
CAAPPR
This event featured an engaging conversation with Yanel de Angel, FAIA, and Graciela Carrillo, FAIA, who reflected on their personal and professional trajectories. They offered valuable insights into how their experiences as women have shaped their practice, leadership, and vision, highlighting the importance of resilience and identity in the field of architecture.
Speakers:
Yanel de Angel, FAIA Graciela Carillo, FAIA
Women Leading Design
An exclusive experience of the BPPR Hato Rey Sustainable Transformation
Women Leading Design An exclusive experience of the BPPR Hato Rey Sustainable Transformation
August 16, 2025
Banco Popular Campus
This exclusive tour provided a behind-the-scenes look at the BPPR Campus Sustainable Transformation, showcasing innovation, design excellence, and sustainability in the built environment. Guided by V Architecture, participants experienced how women leaders are redefining architecture through forward-thinking and impactful design.
Speakers:
V Architecture
Moving Forward Together!
Women Inspiring Generations.
Moving Forward Together! Women Inspiring Generations.
Discover the stories behind five notable architects (Jormarly Cruz Galarza, AIA; Jessica Díaz Bras, AIA; Monique Lugo López, AIA; Frances Bonet, AIA; Carmen Rita Fortuño, AIA) at our PechaKucha presentation. From their inspirations to their visions for the future, each architect will share their journey in 10 slides, with 30 seconds per slide.
March 27, 2025
CAAPPR
Speakers:
Jomarly Cruz Galarza, AIA Jessica Díaz Bras, AIA Monique Lugo López, AIA Frances Bonet, AIA Carmen Rita Fortuño, AIA
Women in Architecture Committee Launch Event
Women in Architecture Committee Launch Event
March 19, 2025
Kohler by Infiva
The AIA-PR recently launched its Women in Architecture Puerto Rico Committee, an initiative dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for women in the architectural profession. The event gathered over 60 women architects and architects-in-training to celebrate this milestone in promoting equity and inclusion. Guest speaker Cristi Muñiz, founder of Blank Slate, inspired attendees with insights on collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth.
Speaker:
Cristi Muñiz Bauzo
Sponsors:
Kohler by Infiva Modo de Vida Blank Slate
