Pamela Touschner is DLR Group’s chief practice officer, a member of the board of directors, and on the executive leadership team. As chief practice officer, she leads the implementation and integration of firmwide initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the firm’s integrated design practice and directs the long-term strategic planning of the design practice. Pamela is an advocate for the profession, serving on the national AIA Board of Directors and in multiple AIA leadership positions in California. She is active in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the architectural community and is a dedicated member of the National Organization of Minority Architects.