This interview was done during the AIA Conference in Las Vegas: 2019Mandy Freeland is the founder of one of the first woman-owned firms in Kern County, California, focusing on commercial, public education, hospitality, multifamily, and industrial projects.  She is a wife and mother of two teens, an avid sports fan, and outdoor enthusiast.  She has been serving in volunteer leadership roles in the local, state, and national levels since 2016, focusing on creating a better profession for emerging professionals.  She is always happy to share her experiences as a woman and mother in this profession. Link to the blog:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2019/07/a19-aiacon19-aia-conference-2019-day.html