As a mom with young kids, practicing architecture from my basement office while the kids napped, I realized how lucky I was to be a part of a profession that offered me the flexibility to do that.  But at the same time, I missed being a part of an office.  I missed the day to day chaos and occasional hilarity, the opportunities for growth and collaboration, and the resources associated with a firm.   So, I made a conscious effort to design the kind of firm that I would have loved to have been a part when I needed that flexibility the most.    It’s a work in progress, for sure, but it’s one of my favorite parts of my job.  Being a part of the “Women in Business” features in Village Living is a reflection of that goal.  Read more about us and our work here.