women
IN LEADERSHIP
SHERRY SAJADPOUR
Principal , Architect , Learning Environment Planner
CARLA SAMMIS
Associate Principal , Senior Civil Engineer
ANDA GRENFELL
Associate , Director of Business Services
SHARYN WILLERS Associate , Office Manager
SUSAN LOCKYER Associate , Project Architect
CHELSEA ROBERTS Associate , Marketing Director
JK Architecture Engineering
WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT
The leading-edge architecture and
engineering firm JK Architecture
Engineering offers expertise and sophistication within an intimate design studio atmosphere . With more than 35 years of expertise-driven design in public and private sectors and four Northern California / Northern Nevada offices , the firm ’ s mission is to enrich the human experience .
Named as one of the Best Places to Work by Sacramento Business Journal in 2019 and 2020 , people represent the first and most important pillar of JKAE ’ s core values . The firm ’ s inclusive , collaborative and supportive environment for employees translates into better support for clients . “ The foundation of our growth will continue to be driven by values of social equity embodied in our long- and shortterm strategic planning efforts ,” says Sherry Sajadpour , principal .
JKAE is proud of all its female employees and inherently believes its female principals and associates are the embodiment of the hard work , determination and tenacity needed
to succeed in a traditionally maledominated industry .
“ At JKAE , we are honored to work alongside talented professional women and to create an environment which encourages dialogue about topics of relevance to women within the design profession ,” says Sajadpour .
The JKAE team is grateful to be in a field that makes a positive impact with every project within the community . For the professional women from internship to leadership roles , the firm ’ s goal is to establish individualized plans for growth and exposure through mentorship , licensure support and networking opportunities that enable them to succeed based on their unique strengths and skill sets . “ This approach creates a natural evolution allowing our female leaders to thrive while giving back to the profession and the community ,” Sajadpour says .
In loving memory of one of our founding female leaders and accomplished architects , Barbara Crowell .
“ The foundation of our growth will continue to be driven by values of social equity embodied in our long- and short-term strategic planning efforts .”
— Sherry Sajadpour , Principal , Architect , Learning Environment Planner JK Architecture Engineering
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