Business-Minded Industry Leaders
We’re a dynamic team of business-minded industry leaders. We blend our education, training, and experience in architecture and business management with a passion for the latest ideas on workplace.
your teaming partners
Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA
Founder, Apostrophe Consulting
With a background in architecture and an MBA in entrepreneurship, Je’Nen blends design and strategy to align people and purpose behind meaningful impact. Since founding Apostrophe Consulting, she has partnered with a network of AEC teams and allied leaders across the U.S. to drive innovation in strategy, leadership development, and change management. She helps leaders shape the future of practice, strengthen teams, and build thriving businesses.
Je’Nen co-created Practice Disrupted, an acclaimed podcast on industry transformation, and serves on the Pro Practice Education Library Editorial Board (NCARB & ACSA). Her contributions to the profession have been recognized with the AIA Associates Award and Presidential Citations from AIA California and AIA North Carolina. She also holds credentials in design thinking, systems thinking, and change leadership from IDEO U.
collaborators
Megan Bowles, AIA
Senior Consultant
Megan partners with leaders to effectively advance their strategic initiatives by refining workplace practices that boost employee engagement and amplify external impact. She works with teams to facilitate continuous improvement through participatory conversations. She founded Lucy Hawk in 2022 and is a past president of AIA North Carolina.
Karen Robichaud
Collaborator
An experienced storyteller in the arts, architecture, and design, Karen cultivates a holistic approach to strategic communications and leadership development. Skilled at articulating design excellence, she has developed successful submissions for several AIA award programs. She is the founder of Karen Robichaud LLC.
Danielle Mitchell, AIA
Collaborator
Danielle is a strategy and innovation consultant, licensed architect, and skilled facilitator who brings a design-thinking approach to her work. She leads project management and execution, ensuring a seamless and rewarding client experience. With a strong collaborative style and effective communication, Danielle excels at uncovering unexpected insights that drive meaningful outcomes.
Jennifer Matthews
Collaborator
Jennifer designs conversations to support students, recent grads, and early career professionals as they transition into our industry. She founded Creative’s XP, a nationwide professional development platform that introduces collegiate architecture students and emerging professionals to traditional and nontraditional design careers.
Yea Eun Hwang
Collaborator
Yea (pronounced Yay) is a brand and marketing designer with over a decade of experience crafting visual identities that help businesses stand out. She is the founder of Creating Yeah, a design studio dedicated to building compelling brand identities for small businesses, and holds a degree in graphic design from SCAD.
what sets us apart
architecturally trained
Advanced degrees in business administration and architecture, combining academic rigor with practical experience in professional practice to drive effective solutions.
forward-thinking
Emphasis on future-focused business strategies and piloting new ideas on practice management to help firms stay ahead of workplace trends and workplace shifts.
commitment to equity
Strong focus on equitable practices and diverse leadership, supporting clients in cultivating inclusive team environments.
emphasis on culture
Designing to shape and strengthen organizational culture through engagement strategies that align people and culture.
what people are saying
“Je’Nen is a strategic thinker with a gift for rapid synthesis and presentation of information. She works to understand her audience and tailor her efforts to their unique needs. She shares her clients’ goals, making her feel like a seamless member of the team.”
“Apostrophe Consulting boldly and compassionately empowers architecture firms to thrive in this new era through practice innovation, ensuring our profession’s long-term relevance and prosperity.”