The first Toronto Society of Architects CONNECT of 2023 took place last night, focusing on the job search process with a stellar lineup of featured guests from the public sector, the private sector, and the construction industry. They will impart knowledge on a variety of subjects, including job hunting and career paths. They will also be able to share their insights on what they look for in a portfolio and resume and what makes candidates stand out because so many of them are actively involved in the hiring process.

The evening featured a structured networking session where attendees had the chance to speak with Featured Guests in small groups, followed by an informal mix-and-mingle. It was designed to provide a forum for conversation and new connections.

Featured Guests of the night:
Adrian N. Piccolo (B. Tech., M. Arch., OAA), Gannett Fleming Architects
alexander tedesco, LGA Architectural Partners
Andrea Katz, BDP Quadrangle
Blake Nicholson, Montgomery Sisam Architects
Carmen Tocchini, Architecture49 Inc.
Cathy Garrido, Altius Architecture Inc.
Christopher Lloyd, CHRL, Adamson Associates Architects
Craig Race, Craig Race Architecture Inc.
Diana Zepf, OAA, FORREC
Gillian Walczak, Gensler
Jay Zhao, Moriyama & Teshima Architects
Jennifer Davis, OAA, MRAIC, WZMH Architects
Jessica Shifman, Diamond Schmitt
Juan Carlos Portuese, DIALOG
Jubin Samuel, IBI Group
Leo Lin, Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects
Maria Nikolova, Metrolinx
Megan Torza, DTAH
Michael Verity, Boszko & Verity Inc.
Tom Kyle, Stantec
Vaughn Miller, BNKC Architects