Evelyn Lee
About Evelyn Lee
Evelyn Lee is a Foundational Advisor in Workplace Innovation and a Fractional COO with extensive experience in architecture and technology. She currently serves as a Contributing Editor at Collective Inc. and is the Founder of the Practice of Architecture, where she also hosts the podcast 'Practice Disrupted.'
Work at Women Defining AI
Evelyn Lee serves as a Foundational Advisor at Women Defining AI, a community dedicated to enhancing women's representation in artificial intelligence. In this role, she actively participates in organizing events such as 'lunch & learns' and 'study groups' that focus on various topics related to AI, including AI agents and automating go-to-market operations with AI. She contributed to the launch of the first 'Perspective Papers' for the organization, which document early learning experiences in AI.
Education and Expertise
Evelyn Lee holds multiple degrees in architecture and management. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Drury University, followed by a Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Presidio Graduate School, specializing in Sustainable Management and Business Administration, respectively. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of architecture, strategy, and management.
Background
Evelyn Lee has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in workplace strategy and architecture. She has held various roles, including Account Executive and Strategy Lead at MKThink, and Senior Experience Designer at Slack. Her career also includes positions as Corporate Managing Director at Savills Studley and Regional Workplace Manager at Newmark Knight Frank. In 2013, she founded the Practice of Architecture, where she hosts the podcast 'Practice Disrupted,' focusing on the evolution of architectural practice and leadership.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Evelyn Lee has made significant contributions to workplace innovation and architecture. She has been instrumental in redefining leadership conversations in innovative technology, particularly in generative AI. Her work at Slack as Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation involved leading initiatives that shaped workplace experiences. Additionally, her role as a Contributing Editor at Collective Inc. since 2023 highlights her ongoing influence in the field.