PROGRAM

Join SMPS Palmetto for this exciting panel discussion as we celebrate and gain inspiration from the women leaders in our industry! We will learn how these women have discovered their leadership styles as well as:

•    What it takes to be strong leaders within your firm
•    Challenges facing women in A/E/C leadership positions
•    Ways to successfully drive change within your organization
•    How to gain fulfillment outside of the workplace
•    Inspiration for the next generation of women (and men!) leaders

This luncheon's goal is for you to feel empowered to chart your own leadership path, as well as be equipped with tools for success in the A/E/C community. 

Lunch will be served. Tickets are highly limited and walk-ups will not be able to be accommodated. Early registration is encouraged!

Join us as a Program Sponsor for this event!

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Laura Middleton, AIA | Principal, The Middleton Group

Laura Middleton, AIA, co-founded The Middleton Group with her husband Blake in 2007, building on their shared experience in Greenville, SC. Now based in Charleston, their award-winning firm has grown to a dynamic team of 13 professionals, renowned for innovative adaptive reuse and context-sensitive new development projects. The Middleton Group has earned numerous state and local design awards for its exceptional work in both historic renovation and contemporary architecture. Laura holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University and brings over 25 years of expertise across diverse project types, including historic preservation, municipal, educational, medical, commercial, and residential design. A dedicated leader in the architectural community, she served on the AIA South Carolina Board for six years, culminating in her role as President in 2024. Her visionary approach and commitment to design excellence continue to shape vibrant, enduring spaces.

Marianne Sutherland, PE | Civil Engineer, Kimley-Horn

A native of Charleston, Marianne has over 17 years of land planning, site development, and civil design experience for both private and public commercial and residential clients. She excels at supporting clients through entitlements and permitting, stormwater design and analysis, erosion control design, utility layout, and public involvement. Marianne has successfully navigated her projects through permitting in multiple jurisdictions and agencies in the Carolinas, while remaining focused on project management and developing innovative design solutions for challenging sites.

Cameron Yost | Principal, Colliers

OUR MODERATOR
Elizabeth Dees, MBA, CPSM | Experience Manager, Trident Construction

PROGRAM SPONSORS
Would your firm like to sponsor this program? Through the generous donations of our sponsors, our chapter is able to continue to provide high quality programs in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Additional program sponsorship opportunities for this program are available. If you would like to become a program sponsor, please contact our Sponsorship Directors.  Program sponsorships are $500.

REGISTRATION DETAILS & CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL SMPS PROGRAMS
The ticket price for members and non-members includes lunch. Online registration is required. Refunds will only be granted if cancellation is made within 48 hours of the start time and will only be provided in the form of a credit to another program. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Email [email protected] for substitution or refund requests. 

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