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Location:
HDR - Arlington
3001 Washington Blvd
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-2117
Text or call 202-844-9461 for entry

Guest Speaker:

Susana Andrade Erpestad
Global Director of Federal Architecture and Senior Vice President, HDR
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. Since joining HDR in 2010, she has grown with the company and has excelled at building and leading teams, fostering client engagement, delivering complex projects, mentoring staff, and increasing market share. Her strategic thinking and analytical skills are also key drivers of her success.

HDR's Susana Andrade Erpestad is 2023 Women Who Mean Business - Washington Business Journal