Women of Carbon Los Angeles Screening
In collaboration with AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture and AIA Los Angeles COTE, The William J. Worthen Foundation is hosting a Women of Carbon documentary screening followed by a panel discussion—spotlighting the women redefining materials, methods, and leadership for a decarbonized built environment.
Join us for a documentary screening and conversation highlighting women transforming the construction industry while accelerating climate solutions. Directed by Basia Myszynski and Leonard Myszynski, Women of Carbon follows leaders advancing decarbonization, human health, and economic opportunity through innovative approaches to materials and construction—ranging from algae-based alternative cement and electrified manufacturing to mass timber and greener steel.
AIA|LA Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles.
The panel discussion will include Rena Simon, ZGF, one of the architects responsible for the Portland Airport renovation featured in the Women of Carbon film, as well as Sophie Pennetier, founder of Digne, Tara Barauskas, Executive Director, Community Corp, Santa Monica, Heidi Creighton Senior Design Manager, City of Santa Monica, and Sarah Rege, Senior Sustainability Director, Webcor. The panel will be moderated by Esmeralda Ward, NAC Architecture.
Funds raised will support the Foundation’s effort to translate our Building Decarbonization Practice Guides from English to Spanish for audiences across Latin America—work that goes beyond direct translation to thoughtfully unpack complex technical terms and make the guidance clear, engaging, and easy to apply. This helps hundreds more AEC professionals access practical, actionable solutions and bring them to real projects faster. Come for the film and conversation, and leave knowing your ticket helped remove a barrier to climate action and put high-impact knowledge into more hands.