Paola Badea
Project Designer, LEED Green Assoc., Fitwel Ambassador, Assoc. AIA
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Paola Badea holds a Bachelor Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
After graduation, Paola spent most of her early years dedicated in schematic design in tandem with the visualization creation of numerous projects in the K-12, Collegiate, commercial and multi-family projects to name a few, where she was able to polish and acquire a better understanding of the process as well as the limitations and possibilities of design. With a background study deeply focused on the island's peculiar architectural and cultural makeup and a design practice that continued to be developed in St. Louis, her work has been able to excel despite diverse cultural backgrounds.
Her education, as well as the education of the younger generation, has long been a priority for Paola. After moving to St. Louis and while adapting to her new home, she decided to fully engage in the St. Louis Community by joining various organizations in the profession aiming for a common goal and focus on empowering young female students. At the firm’s office and in school, she facilitates collaborative activities and learning experiences relevant to architecture and problem-solving skills. Needless to say, Paola participates in high school career fairs and mentor programs to encourage students to pursue careers in architecture and related fields.
Her professional journey and her driven passion to advocate for younger generations has encouraged Paola to share what she knows to inspire those around her and be part of the movement that influences the fabric of our community.
UNITE – COLLABORATE – IMPACT
At its best, collaboration is the key to individual and organizational success, but how do you enhance collective goals to build up others and your community? During this talk, you will be provided with lessons learned on how to embrace your exclusive collaborative potential by understanding how two architectural and community designers were able to connect their diverse backgrounds, education, and family cultures together by collectively strengthening their individual experiences. Kelsey and Paola, naturally embraced others as equals due to their passion of equality, diversity, and inclusion which in turn enhanced the passion of others to collaboratively blossom the start of a movement within the architectural profession in St. Louis. In turn, they became part of the leadership efforts which successfully encourages effective collaboration with young emerging leaders in St. Louis Public Schools to empower the future of diverse, equitable communities. These students are one of the most important generations to ensure meaningful change will continue to exist and thrive. After this talk, you too will be able to effectively use your exclusive collaborative potential skills to unite like-minded individuals towards your movement and hopefully inspire others.
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