Great information from AIA Silicon Valley’s 2020 Vice President, Jennifer Kretschmer.
With drastic measures underway to mitigate the novel COVID-19 pandemic, many architects are transitioning to remote work. Firms, both large and small, are making the shift towards a virtual practice, and for many, the move brings new terrain.
Jennifer is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has over 15 years of experience in architecture. She is a LEED Green Associate and sits on the Board of Directors for the AIA Silicon Valley Chapter, being elected 2020 Vice President and the 2021 President of the Chapter. Jennifer’s hired her first virtual worker back in 2005. With 15 years of experience managing a virtual team, Jennifer has been an invaluable resource for architects looking to introduce virtual office and remote work strategies into their practice. Jennifer shares insights on remote work, how she navigated the 2008 recession, and some of her thoughts on the current COVID-19 crisis. READ MORE