Reimagining Workplace Design for Remote-First Companies

Amber Wernick is an award-winning designer and strategist with over 15 years of experience in workplace, education, and healthcare interiors. Focusing on workplace strategy, she collaborates with some of the world’s most creative companies to transform their employee experiences. She leads visioning and programming and develops planning strategies to meet each client’s functional and cultural goals. In her role at Perkins&Will, Amber fosters collaboration, drives innovation, and identifies new business opportunities. At Clive Wilkinson Architects, she collaborated with Bjarke Ingels Group on the Google Caribbean Campus and with Morphosis on the lululemon Global Headquarters.

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 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.

With a strong foundation in marketing and brand management, Lauren spent the first half of her career mastering the art of storytelling, strategic planning, and brand development. From overseeing ambassador programs to driving results through innovative B2B and B2C marketing strategies, Lauren honed a creative and results-driven approach to building brands that connect and resonate. As the workplace evolved post-pandemic, Lauren leveraged her people-focused mindset to lead initiatives in team member engagement and workplace strategies. In her current role as Chief of Staff to the Chief Experience Officer at Mr. Cooper Group, Lauren is leading workplace strategies efforts, including the redesign of the company’s office footprint post-pandemic, to create a headquarters that fosters collaboration, connection, and seamless team member experiences. A natural leader and skilled project manager, Lauren thrives in fast-paced environments where creativity and strategic execution intersect. Whether leading cross-functional teams, organizing large-scale events, or shaping corporate culture, Lauren remains committed to delivering impact with enthusiasm and dedication. By blending creativity with strategy and disciplined project management, Lauren crafts impactful experiences that foster connection, spark engagement, and elevate both customer and employee journeys.