MANY DIRECTIONS. SHARED EXPERIENCES.
Join us for our annual Career Paths event! There are many directions one can take with one’s career following an architectural education. A diverse group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a brief presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them.
Presentations to be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
This event qualifies for AIBC 2 Core Learning Units.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 ·
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Tickets: $10
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Four perspectives on architecture and design. Explore each speaker’s career journey below.
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Architect & Vancouver Studio Lead, Reimagine Architects
Alana Green is an Architect and Vancouver Studio Lead at Reimagine Architects, where she works at the intersection of design, people, and place, with a particular interest in architecture's ability to challenge conventions and shape how we experience the world. Her creative roots began in art and design, earning a Bachelor of Design from OCAD University in Toronto before completing her Master of Architecture at UBC. Along the way, she's called Toronto, Montréal, Stuttgart, and Vancouver home, collecting different perspectives on design, culture, and what makes a place tick. Her career has been anything but linear, shaped by curiosity, creative risks, and a willingness to figure things out along the way. Now leading Reimagine's Vancouver Studio, Alana is interested in pushing beyond business as usual, building a meaningful architectural practice and challenging the idea that there's only one way to succeed in the profession.
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M Architect OAT, Senior Project Manager, Westbourne Projects
Giulietta Roz is a Senior Owner’s Representative and Project Manager at Westbourne Projects in Vancouver, with a background in architecture and experience overseeing major institutional projects. A registered architect in Italy, Giulietta has built her career at the intersection of architecture, design, and client-side project leadership. Her professional journey reflects a transition from design-focused practice to representing owners’ interests and guiding complex projects from vision to delivery. Passionate about thoughtful architectural design, attention to detail, and the creation of energy-efficient, environmentally responsible buildings, Giulietta is particularly interested in how design excellence, building performance, and sustainability can work together to create lasting value for both people and the environment. With Italian and Canadian experience, Giulietta brings an international perspective to her work and a commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and the pursuit of better ways to design and deliver the built environment.
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Architect AIBC, PMP
Grace's journey in architecture began in Lebanon and has taken her across disciplines, industries, and borders. A Fulbright alumna, registered Architect with AIBC, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she has built a diverse career spanning architectural practice, academia, entrepreneurship, and project management in healthcare design and construction. Today, as a Project Manager in British Columbia's public healthcare system, Grace draws on her multidisciplinary experience to lead complex projects, bring people and ideas together, and translate challenges into meaningful outcomes. A lifelong learner and Francophone, Grace appreciates Canada's bilingual and multicultural identity, finding inspiration in the diverse perspectives and opportunities it offers. Beyond her professional life, Grace is a mother of two young kids. Her journey reflects her belief that careers need not follow a linear path and that leadership can take many forms. She is passionate about encouraging women to embrace opportunities, grow with confidence, and define success in ways that reflect their personal and professional aspirations.
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Architect AIBC | Architekt AKNW (GER) | CPHD | CPHT | Leed AP | Furniture Maker (GER)
Sandra Rohler is an architect, industry leader and pioneer in high-performance building whose work bridges architectural design, construction innovation and market transformation. Combining German architectural training with hands-on craftsmanship and deep technical expertise, she brings a uniquely integrated perspective to advancing sustainable building practices. Sandra’s Passive House journey started in 1999 in Germany including building her own off-the-grid prefab house. Since relocating to Vancouver in 2005, Sandra has played a key role in the adoption of the Passive House standard in Canada. As co-founder of Passive House Canada, she contributed to building the organizational foundation for industry-wide change, advancing education, policy development and professional capacity. She also initiated, taught and trained trainers for the BCIT Passive House Tradesperson course, addressing critical skills gaps and strengthening the workforce needed to deliver high-performance buildings at scale. At Cornerstone Architecture, Sandra applied her cross-disciplinary expertise to complex residential and mixed-use developments, including the Little Mountain Co-Housing Passive House project. Her experience spans project delivery, technical innovation, renewable energy and international knowledge transfer. As an educator, strategist and advocate, Sandra continues to advance the intersection of building performance, industry leadership and sustainable development, helping translate ambitious climate objectives into practical, measurable outcomes for the built environment.
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