Episode 20: Danei Cesario of SOM & WALLEN + daub

In this episode, Christian sits down with Danei Cesario of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), and WALLEN + daub. She is the 333rd Black woman in American history to earn her architectural license. Danei is an internationally licensed architect, project manager, and public speaker at SOM, leading dynamic mixed-use development, healthcare, and wellness projects. Her experience working in diverse, global environments has yielded speaking engagements at the United Nations, SXSW, Royal Institute of British Architects, and New York Building Congress. In addition, she served as Chair of AIA New York’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee for five years. Danei is dedicated to fostering mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership among the diverse design community as they navigate their careers within architecture and beyond. She founded WALLEN + daub (an educational resource) to expand on these principles. https://www.wallendaub.com/ https://www.som.com/ https://theantiarchitect.com/