Reimagining Workplace Design for Remote-First Companies

Join Perkins&Will and their client Mr. Cooper Group to discover how the team reimagined workplace concepts to support a remote-first, home-centric culture. The challenge was to create a headquarters that's not a traditional office--it's a place for people to come together. Learn about innovative strategies for crafting spaces and activities that foster collaboration, learning, and celebration, while supporting the flexibility of remote work. They will share insights into how purposeful planning and design elements such as adaptable environments and community-focused amenities were tailored to meet the needs of a remote-first workforce. This CEU will inspire interior designers and end users to think beyond conventional workplace design and create environments that connect people, even when they work apart.


Amber Wernick, IIDA, WELL AP

Director of Practice Development

Perkins&Will

Amber Wernick is an award-winning designer and strategist with over 15 years of experience in workplace, education, and healthcare interiors. She collaborates with some of the world’s most creative companies to transform their employee experiences. Focusing on workplace strategy, Amber leads the studio’s visioning, programming, and planning process. As the Practice Development Leader, she also drives new business growth and fosters strong client relationships. Before joining Perkins&Will, Amber was lululemon’s Workplace Experience Manager and contributed to many notable projects at Clive Wilkinson Architects including the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Stanford Redwood City, and lululemon’s Global Headquarters.

Razan AlShadfan, LEED AP, WELL AP

Senior Interior Designer

Perkins&Will

Razan AlShadfan joined Perkins&Will in 2016, bringing a rich academic and professional background. She holds a Double Master’s in Architecture from Stuttgart University in Germany and Ain Shams University in Egypt. Razan’s professional journey has taken her across the globe, with experience spanning Jordan, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Her diverse expertise includes hospitality, high-end multifamily, workplace, and healthcare. As an award-winning designer, she combines her creative flair and strong conceptual skills with an outstanding academic foundation. Her adaptability and meticulous attention to detail have distinguished her as a dynamic professional who consistently sets new standards in the design industry.

Kelly Ann Doherty

EVP & Chief Experience Officer

Mr. Cooper Group

Kelly Ann Doherty serves as EVP & Chief Experience Officer at Mr. Cooper Group, overseeing all facets of the team member and customer experiences. She equips and inspires leaders to make necessary change to company culture, policies, or leadership styles in order to allow the unique characteristics and life experiences of their employees to shine. Her career spans roles at NASA, the White House, and Elevate, where she honed her expertise in organizational culture. Kelly Ann’s dedication to authentic leadership has landed her spots on 100 Women to Know and The Dallas Business Journal’s Texas 100.

Lauren Burrus

Chief of Staff

Mr. Cooper Group

Lauren Burrus has over a decade of leadership experience in workplace strategies, corporate culture transformation, marketing, brand management, and ambassador programs. Her creative insight and people-focused mindset drive experience-centric strategies that deliver transformative results. As Chief of Staff to the Chief Experience Officer at Mr. Cooper Group, Lauren leads workplace strategy efforts, including redesigning the company’s office footprint post-pandemic to foster collaboration, connection, and seamless employee experiences. She blends creativity with strategy to craft meaningful experiences that drive engagement and elevate both customer and employee journeys, helping to shape a dynamic and connected workplace culture.

This content will not be available until 06/09/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)