2024-05-04T15:38:43-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150187761/a-conversation-with-julia-gamolina-founder-of-madame-architect Sean Joyner 2020-03-08T09:04:00-04:00 >2020-03-15T13:01:24-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d3/d37dcd7e0dacc1f62fa83d1e77bd47e0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>When <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150153851/when-our-passion-for-architecture-dwindles" target="_blank">Archinect first met Julia Gamolina</a>, we looked at her unique journey and how she navigated the complexities of professional practice early in her career. Julia graduated with a degree in architecture from <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/1544387/cornell-university" target="_blank">Cornell University</a> and kickstarted her path as an enthusiastic young designer. But soon, she realized the traditional path in architecture failed to capture her robust passions and interests. Ever since she was a young girl, Julia has had a wide range of interests and inclinations and, for her, architecture has served as the vehicle to fulfill those inherent characteristics.</p> <p>Today, Julia continues to nourish one of the most potent platforms advocating for and celebrating women in architecture, <a href="https://www.madamearchitect.org/" target="_blank">Madame Architect</a>, which she founded back in 2018. She has climbed the professional ladder, now sitting as Director of Strategy at the ever-growing <a href="https://archinect.com/trahanarchitects" target="_blank">Trahan Architects</a>. I recently reconnected with Julia to discuss her career, expertise in communications, thoughts on women in architecture, an...</p>