WiA Motherhood Panel: Balance?

Motherhood Panel // Balance?

The game of balance is one every Mom knows too well. Join us for an honest conversation about balance and how we manage.

Thursday May 2nd – 12pm-1pm, on Zoom

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Moderator

Kristin Schieffer

Bio coming soon

Panelist

Juliana Kaplan

Juliana is a multifaceted professional blending the realms of psychology and design. With a background in both fields, she brings a unique perspective to her work as a resource specialist at Gensler, where she combines her expertise in human behavior with her creative eye for interior design and architectural solutions. Juliana is also passionate sustainability thought leader, advocating for environmentally conscious practices in design, architecture and construction, and promoting sustainable living principles. Outside of her career, Juliana is a devoted mother to Noa (7) and August (5), and balances her professional endeavors with her role as a parent, finding fulfillment in both spheres of her life. Her passion for understanding people’s needs, creating sustainable spaces, and enhancing well-being shines through in all aspects of her work and personal life.

Stephi Motal

Stephi Motal, AIA is Managing Partner of Black + Motal Architecture and Urban Design. She joined what was then, Black + Vernooy as a high-school junior in 1996 and quickly grew into a leadership role. Stephi completed the Bachelor of Architecture program at UT Austin, in 2004 and achieved licensure in 2013. Since then, Stephi has served the profession on a variety of committees and board positions for both the Texas Society of Architects and AIA Austin, including as youngest AIA Austin president in 2021. In 2022, she was honored with the AIA Austin Emerging Professional and TxA Early Career Achievement Awards. Stephi and her husband Chad have two sons, the oldest, born when Stephi was just 18, Trenton is 26 years old and lives with his wife in San Diego. Their younger son, Weston, will be 18 later this month and is graduating High School this year. Additionally, her family hosted a German exchange student 10 years ago, Philip who is 25 has become like another son, and visits as often as his studies allow. Stephi was active in her son’s education and activities throughout their childhood serving multiple tours as homeroom parent, team mom, and PTA President.

Sydney Riegel Kelly

Bio and photo coming soon

Bre’Anna Romulus

Bre’Anna Romulus is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Beck Group, here in Austin, Texas. With a passion for architecture that began at age 11, Bre’Anna has dedicated her career to producing a beneficial impact in the lives of others. She brings spaces to life through thoughtful design that meets functional needs while inspiring the soul. Bre’Anna keeps a positive outlook on any challenge, enabling her to bring team members together and build lasting relationships. Bre’Anna is living proof that we can each make our mark on the world with dedication and an open heart.