Kelly Westwood is a Licensed Architect in Illinois and New York with global design experience, advanced expertise in design technology, and a deep commitment to expanding access to the architecture profession. As Regional Practice Area Leader for Critical Facilities at Gensler and Founder/Director of the Gensler Apprenticeship Program (GAP), she is pioneering new pathways to licensure, removing barriers to entry, and fostering the next generation of design leaders. Kelly's foundation in engineering research at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, and her pragmatic problem-solving fuels her ability to tackle complex challenges with innovation and curiosity.