019: Nicole Paiement
Nicole Paiement Artistic Director & ConductorOpera Parallèle Where did the idea for Opera Parallèle originate? Opera Parallèle was founded in 2010, first as “Ensemble Parallèle” to create space for […]
018: Quinlin Messenger
Quinlin Messenger Director/ FounderJUST Design Where did the idea for JUST design originate? The roots of JUST Design trace through multi-racial heritage and profound dialogues with elders. Quinlin Messenger, […]
017: Sameena Sitabkhan
Sameena Sitabkhan Undergraduate Assistant DirectorAcademy of Art University How has your work as a mentor evolved? What I love most about teaching is working together with the next generation […]
016: Dion-Jay (“DJ”) Brookter
Dion-Jay (“DJ”) Brookter Chief Executive OfficerYoung Community Developers (YCD) What does your work as a mentor look like these days? As the CEO of YCD, my role as a […]
015: Katy Birnbaum
Katy Birnbaum Founder/CEOInto the Streets SF Where did the idea for Into the Streets/Bhangra & Beats originate? At the end of 2022, it became clear that San Francisco needed […]
014: John Quintos
John Quintos OwnerSystème D Cafe by Cento Coffee | Center for Architecture + Design Who or what inspires your aesthetic and direction for your cafes and business?First influences were […]
013: Stacy Williams
Stacy Williams Executive DirectorAIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design What are you currently working on?I work with AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture […]
012: Amy Ress
Amy Ress Deputy DirectorAIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design What are you currently working on?I juggle a lot at AIASF from managing operations and finances […]
011: Lise de Vito
Lise de Vito| Assoc. AIA Owner, Zack | de Vito Architecture & Head of Strategic Design Partnerships, Northern CA, HenrybuiltZack | de Vito Architecture & Henrybuilt What are you […]
010: Jessica Lane
Jessica Lane, AIA ArchitectEHDD What are you currently working on? Early stage project definition and programming with the GLIDE foundation as they explore modernization to their services administration facility […]