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Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED® AP Mr. Arsenault is a registered architect, author, speaker, and consultant with a nationwide practice. A 1977 graduate of Syracuse University, his multi-faceted work has focused on principles of energy, healthy environments, and sustainability since the 1980’s, well before “green” architecture was popularized.

Mr. Arsenault has served at the local, state, and national level of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the US Green Building Council (USGBC), led AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) programs across the country and served as a member of the Advisory Board of the AIA+2030 series.

Jackie Wheat, RID, Principal, Design + Brand is an innovator who shapes the world by unleashing the hidden potential in people. Design is her driver. Workplace is her medium. As the Managing Director of Design + Brand Services at PDR, she amplifies the abilities of her cohort of designers, architects and consultants. PDR’s well-developed individuals and thriving teams are products of her empathetic design leadership. Challenging, multi-year projects and small bespoke spaces alike benefit from Jackie's subtle approach. People come first. With this tenet, she hones talent and builds teams that can scale challenges with confidence.

Stuart Harris, AIA, NCARB, LEED ID+C For 28 years, Stuart has been a leading voice for health and well-being PDR. Workplace interiors are high-touch, high-performing spaces that have a direct impact on people every day. As Director of Architecture and Sustainability at PDR, Stuart promotes people-centric work environments and argues that when it comes to the workplace, sustainability should focus on human sustainability.

Ultimately, Stuart helps business leaders achieve tangible and intangible returns—from human health, well-being and productivity, to facility efficiency, agility, and maintenance. Stuart’s clients include Fortune 500 companies like HP Inc., Cheniere Energy, United Rentals, ExxonMobil, and Accenture. As a multidisciplinary design firm, PDR is the ultimate guide to navigating the future of work, workers, and workplace. We see the factors that shape the markets in which our clients operate. By understanding this future context, we create flexible and enduring consulting and design solutions that continue to generate value over time.

Linda Sorrento, MA, FASID, LEED Fellow practiced as a corporate interior designer for 29 years, cultivating a diverse work experience with major corporate clients and manufacturers. Linda was an assistant professor at George Washington University and Northern Virginia Community College. She spearheaded market transformation efforts for the US Green Building Council as the Senior Director of Education Partnerships and LEED for Commercial Interiors. Linda was the Executive Director for the National Academy of Environmental Design. Today, she serves in leadership roles for ASID IMPACT Review, mindful MATERIALS, AIA Materials Knowledge Working Group, Healthy Building Network, and Health in Buildings Roundtable.