With a twenty-five year career in architecture and advocacy, Kavitha Mathew is the founder of Equity Co:LAB, a consulting and workshop facilitation company focused on increasing equity in the architecture field. As Global Diversity Officer at KPF for 3-1/2 years, she led the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, as well as the development and implementation of their global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment. Prior to this, her varied experience includes roles as the Special Projects Director of the American Institute of Architects New York, Director of Corporate Architectural Services for Ralph Lauren, as well as various architectural roles at firms including KPF, Spacesmith, and Ted Moudis Associates. A registered architect, she has led award-winning programs and presented at various industry conferences and events. She founded the DEI Leadership Network and currently serves on the executive boards of nycoba|NOMA and ACE Mentor of greater New York.