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Learn from a Leader is a curated series for entry to mid-level professionals aimed at empowering and inspiring career development.

Get ready for a dynamic and energizing panel discussion with standout industry leaders who know what it takes to build powerful professional relationships. They’ll share how they’ve strengthened their networking confidence, crafted smart strategies for meaningful interactions, and evolved their relationship‑building approach throughout their careers. You’ll leave with practical insights, fresh inspiration, and actionable tools to help you do the same—cultivating connections that matter and opening doors to whatever comes next in your career.

Speaker Panel:

  • Leslie S. Richards, Professor of Practice and Founder of TRIP, University of Pennsylvania
  • Mia Held, Senior Aviation Planner & Sustainability Consultant, C&S Companies
  • Kelly Freeman, Vice President, Sowinski Sullivan Architects
  • Christina Arlt, AICP, Manager, Planning & Communications, McCormick Taylor

Moderator:

  • Rachel Van Metre, AICP, Lead Transportation Planner, WSP