S1 E6 | Designing Health: Unveiling the Architectural Leadership behind Healing Spaces

In the 6th episode of 'Adtech Design and Development Leaders' podcast brings Bernadette Muncy, Principal and Architecture Discipline Lead of SmithGroup – One of the oldest (1853) and industry-defining design firms in the world. In this episode, we dive into Bernadette's career, her design philosophy, and her upcoming goals for her career. We touch on her rescue pup Tickle for a moment or so. We touch on the time she spent with The Arbinger Institute where she worked on her leadership qualities, her self-accountability and the wider impact she can have in her role. Bernadette Muncy - “vulnerability isn’t something to be ashamed of. Leading is not about being perfect, but rather showing one’s true self. Mistakes don’t equal failures; they can transform into innovation and growth.” ABOUT BERNADETTE MUNCY With over 20 years in the industry, Bernadette has worked on some of the largest healthcare IPD projects in New England. Bernadette spent 6 years with Bargmann Hendrie before moving to TRO which was later acquired by SmithGroup. Her specialties lie in Academic Medicine, Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Cancer Care, Govt Health, Women’s and Childrens Healthcare. Bernadette Muncy - “vulnerability isn’t something to be ashamed of. Leading is not about being perfect, but rather showing one’s true self. Mistakes don’t equal failures; they can transform into innovation and growth.” Bernadette takes her role of staffing importantly, which includes learning about people and different project needs to make a good fit for potential employees. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.