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WILD Light from All Angles Panel –
WILD Seattle Chapter hosted webinar
This is a recording of a virtual panel discussion we held earlier in February 2025 called – Light from All Angles Panel. This was a virtual event in partnership with WILD Seattle and Portland Chapter.
We need your input in the Lighting Design Industry Census…
Equity in Lighting, recently teamed up with the Asian Lighting Community and WILD’s DEIR team to put forward a second round Lighting Design Industry Census. The purpose of this survey is to provide a rich portrait of the lighting design community through data collection and analysis of the personal, social, and economic characteristics of our group. To better equitably serve our community, we must first get to know our community – who are we, how does our group compare with others, and how has it changed over time.
Please see the following link https://lnkd.in/eQ-hczV5 to fill out the survey”
Reclaiming Balance Workshop – by WILD denver
#WILDchaptershare – Did you miss the great session from WILD Denver on “Reclaiming Life Balance?” If you did, no worries, we have it on WILD’s YouTube Channel.
Reclaiming Balance is more than the surface-level strategies you’re already doing. Together in this workshop, we’ll go deep into the heart of where and why we burnout, and how to stop it. Learn about your nervous system and how to respond to stress in real-time to help truly reclaim balance in your life.
Shawna Bigby Davis is a nervous system health coach focusing on trauma, somatics, and the gut for full-body healing.
Download the Your Daily™ nervous system coaching app to help heal anxiety and gut issues with small daily habits.
Follow YouTube channel @yourdailyreset for more information.
Interested in serving on the Board of Directors?
WILD is a volunteer run organization using the power of collected experience and action to drive change. See what positions are available and what past Chair’s can share about their experience and time serving.
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Chapter Chair
- Marketing Chair
- Membership Chair
Nominations are open August 14th – September 11
Continue reading Interested in serving on the Board of Directors?Back to School … with a word from WILD Outreach Chair – Haley Laurence
Like many others in this industry, I discovered my passion for lighting purely by chance. While studying interior design, a required fundamentals of lighting course happened to coincide with visiting an immersive exhibit by artist Olafur Eliasson. I was captivated by Eliasson’s masterful use of light to transform space and alter perception and intrigued by the potential to use light as a medium to shape our experience of the built environment. Returning to my lighting class with newfound enthusiasm, my professor recognized my growing interest and provided me with additional resources to learn more and encouraged me to get involved in the lighting design community. This pivotal moment became instrumental in shaping my career trajectory. Thanks to a spark of inspiration, my professors guidance, and the welcoming atmosphere of the lighting community, I ended up pursuing a master’s degree in illumination design, setting me on the path to becoming a lighting designer.
My personal experience highlights the importance of early exposure in shaping future lighting leaders and I’m deeply committed to nurturing that spark in the next generation. Through my position as Outreach Chair on the Board of Directors, I’ve had the opportunity to launch WILD’s student outreach initiative this past year, kicking off a successful pilot program with California College of the Arts (CCA). In partnership with educator and WILD member Margo Majewska, we’ve explored ways to utilize the WILD network to foster connections between faculty, students, and industry professionals. One highlight of this collaboration was a tour of the SF Lucifer Lighting showroom for CCA students, made possible by the efforts of WILD Portland and SF chapter leaders Julia Redfern, Maryanne Berger, and Leslie Siegel. The tour was a resounding success, receiving glowing reviews from students and faculty.
We’ve since begun developing partnerships with more lighting and related programs across North America and hope to continue to grow in the future. By curating tailored initiatives for students and forging strong local partnerships through our WILD chapter network, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable industry, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in lighting.
Building on this momentum, we’re actively seeking volunteers to help us grow in the following areas:
- Lighting Manufacturers open to hosting tours of showrooms or manufacturing facilities for students to learn about lighting firsthand
- Lighting Professionals interested in sharing their expertise through participation in guest lectures or student reviews
- Educators seeking ways to enrich your lighting curriculum
- Students curious about the world of lighting design and WILD
Contact outreach@womeninlightinganddesign.org to get involved!
Student outreach is only the first step in this journey, ongoing support and mentorship are equally vital for professional growth. Following the success of the pilot program, WILD is thrilled to expand our peer-to-peer Mentorship Program, aiming to connect women at all stages of their lighting careers and create a safe and supportive space for WILD members to navigate their professional journeys, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Join us at the upcoming membership meeting on August 19th to find out more.
In closing, I want to express sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who have made these programs and initiatives possible. Your dedication and passion are instrumental in our mission. And to our student and educator members, welcome to the WILD community! We’re excited to have you join us.
WILD Mentorship Program Applications to Open to all WILD Members – August 14th!
Applications for the peer-to-peer WILD Mentorship Program, open to all WILD members, will open August 14th!!
The goal of the program is to connect women at all stages of their lighting careers through peer-to-peer style mentorship, with participants taking on the role of both mentor and mentee. If you are interested in participating at a more involved level, there will be a portion of the application open to share your interest in becoming a group liaison. The group liaison will be guiding the small group through finding a meeting time, asking questions to get the ball rolling and remaining the connection point between the Mentorship Committee and the small group.
We are so excited for the formal launch of the program at the Annual Membership Meeting! Stay tuned for application release on August 14th. Contact wildmentorshipprogram@gmail.com with your questions.
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WILD Mentorship Program Launching This Fall!
The peer-to-peer WILD Mentorship Program, free and open to all members of WILD, is launching at the WILD Annual Membership Meeting on August 14th! Following the success of the pilot program last Spring, the expanded program’s cohorts will meet October to April.
The goal of the WILD Mentorship Program is to connect women at all stages of their lighting careers, encourage leadership and support within the community, and create a safe space for WILD Members to share their experiences and learn from one another. The program will be small, peer-to-peer style groups, where all participants will take on both mentor and mentee roles to foster growth and expand networks.
Keep your eyes peeled for our article this month in LD+A and get excited for the application opening on August 14th!
#wearewild #womeninlightinganddesign #wildmentorship #womensupportingwomen