Transforming Communities through Architecture - Derwin Broughton
Derwin Broughton, architect and vice president at KAI Enterprises, shares his journey in the architecture industry and his passion for public sector projects. He discusses his experience working on public safety, transit, and healthcare projects, and emphasizes the importance of creating practical and impactful designs for communities. Broughton also provides insights on career growth and finding the right fit in a firm, as well as the transition from project work to business development. He highlights the value of mentorship and the impact it has had on his career. Broughton concludes by discussing his role as the 2024 TXA president and the organization's focus on advocacy and member engagement across the state of Texas. Derwin Broughton discusses the changes and initiatives of the Texas Society of Architects (TXA) over the past four years.
He highlights the importance of diverse representation and voices from different regions in addressing the unique challenges faced by architects across the state. Broughton also emphasizes the need for organizations to break down barriers and create opportunities for all members to be engaged, regardless of their location or personal circumstances. He shares his experience as the first African American president of TXA and the importance of bringing silent voices to the forefront to make the organization better. Broughton also discusses his involvement in other community organizations and offers advice for young professionals starting their careers.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dbroughtonaia/
Takeaways
• Passion for public sector projects and transforming communities through architecture
• Importance of finding the right fit in a firm and staying for long-term growth
• Transitioning from project work to business development and finding a new role within the industry
• The value of mentorship and learning from others in and outside of the architecture profession
• The role of the TXA president in advocating for professionals and engaging members across the state of Texas The Texas Society of Architects (TXA) has become more diverse in terms of age, geographic region, and gender representation, allowing for a wider range of voices and perspectives to be heard.
• TXA is deliberate in reaching out to members across the state and understanding the unique challenges faced by architects in different regions.
• Breaking down barriers and creating virtual opportunities for engagement allows more members to participate and contribute to the organization.
• Derwin Broughton's presidency as the first African American president of TXA highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession.
• In addition to his role in TXA, Broughton is involved in other community organizations, such as the Duncanville Economic Development Corporation and the Dallas Arboretum Board.
• Broughton advises young professionals to find the right fit in a firm, pursue their passion, and be proactive in seeking out learning opportunities and mentorship.
Chapters
0:00 Introducing Derwin Broughton
8:20 Firm growth and finding the right fit
12:50 Transitions from project work to business development/leadership
16:40 Impact of Mentorship
19:35 TxA President 2024
28:30 Past Dallas NOMA President
31:20 Other organizations
33:00 Juggling work, life, and TxA
35:05 Advice for Young Professionals
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