This interview took place during the AIA Conference in Las Vegas in 2019. Benjamin Kasdan, AIA, is an Associate Principal and Design Leader at KTGY Architecture + Planning.  He also serves as the 2019 President of AIA California.  He is a frequent speaker and contributor of articles and blog posts about the value of design, mentorship, advocacy, sustainable architecture, student housing, mixed-use, and multifamily housing.  He has held leadership positions with the American Institute of Architecture Students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, AIA Orange County, AIA California Council, and AIA National.Link to the blog:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2019/06/a19-aiacon19-aia-conference-2019-day.html