Many architects are looking for flexibility within the profession, searching for a balance between work and life. When it comes to parental leave in the architecture profession, a lot of things aren’t working well. However, architects as a whole are transitioning as policies and generations shift toward a new way of doing things. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Parental Leave in the Architecture Profession with Angela King, Jennifer Kretschmer, Josh Kunkel, and Stella Osborn.
About our panelists:
Jennifer Kretschmer
Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA founded the firm of J. Kretschmer, Architecture and Art in 2003. The firm specializes in small project delivery, primarily residential under 5000 square feet and commercial projects under 10,000 square feet. The company is committed to client satisfaction and quality professional service.
A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she is a member of the American Institute of Architects where she has served at the local and state board of directors. She also holds an NCARB certificate. In 2002, Jennifer was awarded national recognition when she was selected National Associate AIA Member of the Year.
In 2006, she was part of a CNBC new segment spotlighting the business of innovations in architectural technology. Through 2006, 2007, and 2008 Ms. Kretschmer wrote articles for the San Jose Mercury News, Ask an Expert segment.
Since moving the firm to Los Gatos in 2008, she has provided service to the community as an Art Docent for LGUSD (2009-present) who serve as volunteer art teachers and as a member of the Measure E Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Through 2015-2017, she was the chairperson for the AIASV CRAN (Custom Residential Architect Network).
Connect with Jennifer online at JKretschmer.com, or follow her on Twitter & Facebook.
Angela King
Angela King is a mama to 3 youngins ages 8, 12, and 19 and is a Senior Architect for the City of Cincinnati. She is a board member for the National Organization of Minority Architects and is active with AIA. A graduate of the University of Tennessee she continues to bring that Volunteer spirit into the communities and work that she is a part of. Angela is the first woman in the Lumbee tribe to become an Architect.
Connect with Angela King on LinkedIn.
Josh Kunkel
As the son of a contractor, Josh grew up on job sites; he even dug the footings for his family's home addition…at 8 years old! Even though he was raised in the country, he fell in love with the city. He built Legos, K'nex, and dreamed about Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Josh's passions led him to Oklahoma State University, where he earned a BArch degree and an Environmental Studies Certificate. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of projects, from large institutional hospitals to small agrarian out buildings. Josh is a licensed Architect in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, and holds an NCARB certification. He enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons, traveling, attending concerts, making dad jokes, eating tacos, and listening to John Mayer.
Connect with Josh Kunkel online at Method Architecture, follow on Instagram &