About this Event
Architectural education is sometimes referred to as a “gateway curriculum,” opening the doors to a wide array of career paths related to the built environment that go far beyond traditional practice. But which path is the right one for you and what exactly are those possibilities?
For our first TSA CONNECT of 2026, we’re stepping outside of traditional practice to showcase the many other career paths available to those with an architectural education. From working for client groups to helping shape policy, delving into marketing and journalism, to applying their skills to other design fields and sectors, our Featured Guests have all carved their own unique paths and they can’t wait to tell you how they did it! Whether you’re a current student, a young professional, or are just looking for a change in direction, this session is an excellent opportunity to better understand how your architectural education and experience might translate into a unique professional journey that reflects your specific interests and goals.
Join us for a fun and insightful evening to make some connections, learn more about all the industry career possibilities out there, and hear some of the many stories and advice on career paths, finding a job, and more from our Featured Guests!
Schedule
6:30 PM — Doors Open
7:00 - 8:00 PM — Structured Networking Sessions
8:00 - 9:30 PM — Mix and Mingle
Light refreshments will be served and a cashless cash bar will be available (debit, credit, Apple Pay, or Google Pay only).
Featured Guests
For this session, we have a diverse lineup of Featured Guests who represent a wide variety of paths and industry careers in the architecture and city-building community. Visit our website to learn more about each of them.
- Adetokunbo (Ade) Bodunrin, Sener
- Alana Young, Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Amanda Chong, Gow Hastings
- Celia Guzman, Entro
- Eric Mutrie, AZURE
- Jessica Cheung, Bird Construction
- Jordan Bischoff, Steer
- Juan Chica, CDPQ Infra
- Julie Bogdanowicz, City of Toronto
- Karl van Es, Avontuura
- Laragh Halldorson, University of Toronto
- Melisa Audet, OAA
- Monika Jaroszonek, Esri Canada
- Roberto Grillo, TTC
- Ryan Bruer, Ha/f Climate Design
More Featured Guests will be added as they are confirmed.
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About the TSA CONNECT Series
Join the Toronto Society of Architects for evenings of networking and relationship building as Featured Guests from Toronto’s architecture and design industry share their experiences, perspectives and advice on issues of practice, career, and life. Each session will feature new guests, topics and small group discussions, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and form connections with our Featured Guests. Sessions, guests, and dates are announced in the TSA Bulletin as they are confirmed with limited tickets for each session, so make sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!
This event is free for TSA Members using the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard! Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).
Above photo by Yianni Tong.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arcadis.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina (Ground Floor), 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada
CAD 19.01
