On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Alexandra Chaves. Alexandra is a project manager at Restructure Studio in Austin TX, a mom, an Austin Women in Architecture (WiA) member, as well as the founder of the WiA 'Profiles' Subcommittee. We talk about: - Starting her education in Venezuela, finishing a graduate degree in the United States, and starting a career in New York City. - Alexandra's career experience leading up to and during the 2008 recession and how she overcame getting laid off. - We chat about her transition to Austin, working for a women-led and women employed architecture firm, and finding support and encouragement in WiA. - What inspired her to establish the 'Profiles' series and how she works with her husband to put together exciting, thoughtful conversations with featured women in architecture. - We end by chatting a bit about the architectural growth in Austin and how the design community is looking forward to encouraging positive change. Links: Connect with Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achavesmuller/ Connect with Alexandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrachaves/ WiA Austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wia_austin/ WiA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/women-in-architecture-austin/ WiA YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AIAAustin WiA Only YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUp1efrUnc&list=PL64jfwlSDBrRzKsvSB5B0l4_VpeGvpMDz Restructure Studio: https://www.restructurestudio.com/ Arbor Plans: https://arbor-plans.com/ Women in Architecture Austin: https://aiaaustin.org/committees/women-in-architecture/ 'Profiles' Video Production and Editing: https://www.gusbernal.com/

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