Sessions
Building the Walter Reed Military Medical Center of the Future While Delivering Essential Care in the Present, and Respecting the Architecture of the Past
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon
As an architect and business leader, Susana Andrade Erpestad, MBA, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC serves as HDR’s Global Director of Federal Architecture and Senior Vice President. She has been influential in evolving HDR’s global architecture practice, from her design work on life-changing healthcare projects to her strategic efforts in growing the firm’s Federal Architecture practice. Based in HDR’s Arlington, VA office, Susana is responsible for the revenue capture and the delivery of services in this market while shaping and enabling teams, accounting for hundreds of professionals who provide innovative, environmentally responsible, sustainable, and equitable design solutions to dozens of US and foreign government agencies. Over her 20-year career, Susana has demonstrated her deep understanding of both the design and business aspects of architecture. Her ability to seamlessly integrate creativity, technical knowledge, and strategic thinking have contributed to making her a highly effective and successful female leader in the industry.