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Moderator:
Linda Mitchell,
Consultant, Public
Relations and Communications
Linda is a well known voice advocating for women's issues and a natural
choice to provide experience and perspective to a workshop celebrating
Women Re-shaping the World. She is currently serving as
communications committee chair at Mary's Place, organizer at Downtown Condo
Board Presidents, president at Watermark Homeowners Association, consultant
at Linda Mitchell Consulting, and president at National Women's Political
Caucus of Washington.
Panelists:
Lisa Picard,
EVP and Regional
Manager, Seattle, WA
Lisa has over 15 years of experience in the conceptualization, design,
finance and management of large real estate projects, with a portfolio of
office, retail, resort, residential and mixed‐use developments
totaling over $1.2 billion. She has a track record for delivering
innovative, high quality projects that involve numerous stakeholders.
Currently, Lisa is developing and executing Skanska USA's west coast
investment strategy for commercial development, as well as its all equity
investment and development platform. Prior to joining Skanska USA, Lisa
founded Muse Development and previously developed several urban projects in
Seattle with both Hines and Harbor Properties.
Barbara Swift,
Principal, Swift
Company
Barbara’s enthusiasm for landscape architecture and urban design is
contagious. As a skilled and seasoned practitioner, she is committed to
creating powerful places that resonate over time. Barbara is known for
strategic thinking and work with diverse circumstances from urban systems
to wild landscapes. Barbara’s innovative work has been acknowledged with
multiple awards and fellowships. Her commitment is evidenced in years of
service with the Seattle Design commission, Seattle Arts Commission, and
the ARCADE Journal.
Jessica Vets,
Executive Director
of Seattle’s Fremont Chamber of Commerce
In her role as Executive Director of Seattle’s Fremont Chamber of Commerce,
Jessica Vets supports the Chamber’s mission and goals, and provides
direction for its membership base. She is also actively involved in the
Seattle Farmers Market Association, working closely with the Market Master
on vendor relations, accounting and management operations. As a consultant,
Jessica helps small businesses with their brand identity, project
management and operations efficiencies. A passionate community advocate,
she volunteers with a variety of local non‐profit
organizations. Jessica has an MBA from Seattle University, and a BS in
graphic design and photography from Drexel University.
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