Why LeaderFlow

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry, like many others, has broad goals to achieve a higher level of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Historically, this industry has been significantly underrepresented by diverse leadership, and there are still challenges with retaining diverse talent. One large gap in this career pipeline is the opportunity for mid-career professionals, especially those of color to access vital leadership development training.

Why LeaderFlow

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry, like many others, has broad goals to achieve a higher level of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Historically, this industry has been significantly underrepresented by diverse leadership, and there are still challenges with retaining diverse talent. One large gap in this career pipeline is the opportunity for mid-career professionals, especially those of color to access vital leadership development training.

What makes LeaderFlow different?

We focus our recruiting efforts on professionals of color that will make up a cohort of 12-15 participants from within the same city, but preferably not from the same company. We found that through our inaugural leadership development program, this blend of participants helped to create more authentic and vulnerable conversations as the emerging leaders can openly discuss their experiences and perspectives in a safe space without directly challenging their co-workers or firm leaders.

Our Mission

To accelerate the pipeline to leadership for professionals of color in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Our Vision

To bring together passionate and accomplished leaders along with talented diverse professionals within the AEC industry to make connections, build relationships and grow into leadership.

Our Mission

To accelerate the pipeline to leadership for professionals of color in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Our Vision

To bring together passionate and accomplished leaders along with talented diverse professionals within the AEC industry to make connections, build relationships and grow into leadership.

Janiece Williams

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Janiece Williams is trained as an architectural designer and one of the original cohort participants from the 2021 pilot program. With over 10 years of architecture experience, she developed a strong desire to help developing professionals as they navigate the architecture industry. This passion led her to committing more of her time to justice, diversity, equity, & inclusion related causes and initiatives. The impact of the pilot program led her to co-launch LeaderFlow to encourage others, especially professionals of color, to invest time in their own personal growth and development, and empower them to become great leaders.

John Gavan, KPFF

John Gavan, KPFF

Founder & CEO
John Gavan is the CEO of KPFF Consulting Engineers. Driven by the heightened social unrest in the country, he wanted to find an impactful and tangible way to effect meaningful change in the AEC industry. In 2021, John had the idea to introduce the framework of a leadership development program that he started within KPFF’s organization to the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA). The first annual program was open to SoCal NOMA members at various stages in their careers, and consisted of interactive training sessions facilitated by top industry professionals and leaders.

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