Three skills that you use every day in your position:

Communication, patience, and thoughtfulness

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: 

The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama.

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: 

Listen twice as much as you speak.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? 

I am most proud of joining the partnership at Margulies Perruzzi and helping to build a team of passionate, driven, and talented architects and designers who focus on the success of the whole of the team and not the individual. I feel strongly about leading by example, taking the time to listen, pushing people outside of their comfort zones, and providing opportunities for growth while trying to be a compassionate, approachable, and relatable leader.

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? 

“Caitlin has an exceptional ability to integrate innovative design with strategic project execution. Her expertise, knowledge, and forward-thinking approach have added significant value to our project. Her leadership in implementing our workplace concept, ‘Love Your Workplace,’ emphasizes her dedication to creating spaces that enhance productivity and employee wellbeing.” - Jakob Yup Strand Hald, Global workplace experience lead, Orsted.