Interview with Lise Bornstein – XX|LA Episode 030

After a pandemic-induced break, it's a pleasure to kick off new episodes of the podcast with guest Lise Bornstein, architect and partner at KFA Architecture.  I feel like this interview is long-overdue, because Lise is someone who I have a ton of respect for, and feel lucky to call a mentor and a friend.  Lise graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture and received her Masters of Architecture from Sci-Arc.  Lise joined KFA in 2001, and was elevated to the role of partner in 2016.  Lise gives back to her community in many ways, she is on the board of Step up on Second and just became president of AWAF, the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation.  AWAF kickstarted this podcast through their Professional Development Fellowship, not only through funding, but also by offering a network of supporters.  You can support fellowship projects for mid-career professionals, and scholarships for highly deserving young women through a tax deductible donation to AWAF or participate in their fundraising auction the first two weeks in December.   Please visit awaplusd.org/foundation to learn more.