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A robust conversation was had where each panelist could discuss their interest in Architecture and Interior Design and who helped them along the way and how they can forward the next generation with a permanent change to better support Diversity &amp; Inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>The other panelists were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-bonner-ncidq-iida-leed-green-associate-61562223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexandra Bonner NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED Green Associate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/perkinswill.com\/person\/gabrielle-bullock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabrielle Bullock,FAIA,NOMAC,IIDA,LEED AP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steve-cromity-jr-bb714b15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Cromity Jr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wallsinteriordesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son\u00e9 Ehabe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/monique-mccray-0806aa25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monique McCray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.determinedbydesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kia Weatherspoon, NCIDQ, ASID<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More discussions are to come, so check it out and join us on the next one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/maddie-carver-546a3917a_dignityindesign-dignityindesignseries-diversityindesign-activity-6679077395896647681--lVz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dignity in Design 2020<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ian recently participated in a Black Design Professionals Coffee Talk Dignity in Design on June18th with the IIDA PA\/NJ\/DE Chapter. 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