Interview with Christina Monti – XX|LA Episode 027

Christina Monti, owner of CDM Consulting, started her career in landscape architecture after graduating from Texas A&M University. A self-proclaimed non-designer (I don't quite buy that she "stinks" at design), Christina became an expert in marketing and business development. In this episode, we discuss the skills needed for being good at business development. Spoiler alert--they are skills, and can be worked on and learned! Christina and I got to know each other through the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWA+D), where she served on the board as Communications Director, and then President. She currently serves on the board of the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation (AWAF), AWA+D's sister organization that provides scholarships and fellowships to female students and practitioners. Christina and I also discuss what it's like to volunteer on a board, and she offers great advice. Connect with Christina via Linked In Or you have two opportunities to meet Christina (and me) in person: AWA+D and AIA|LA WiA Holiday Mixer on Dec. 5 AWAF Holiday Party and Fundraiser on Dec. 7