Capital Chapter: Neurodiversity & Design

When:  Jun 12, 2025 from 08:00 to 10:30 (ET)
Associated with  All Member Forum

Join us for an engaging discussion on "Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment," the latest book by Kay Sargent, HOK's director of thought leadership for Interiors. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how thoughtful design can transform the workplace for everyone.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM - Registration Opens and Grab Some Coffee

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Session Time

Metro: Foggy Bottom - GWU

Meet the Speaker:

Kay Sargent, HOK's Director of Thought Leadership for Interiors 

Kay is a principal and the director of thought leadership in HOK’s Interiors group. With a passion for using design to transform how and where people work, she spends her days (and many nights) working with clients on workplace strategy and design.

Based in Washington, D.C., Kay leads project teams that solve clients’ business and organizational challenges related to real estate business process, strategic planning, workplace strategy and change management. She collaborates with organizations ranging from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to optimize their real estate portfolios and create the most innovative work experiences.

Kay is a member of the International Interior Design Association’s College of Fellows, a select body of designers whose work has significantly influenced the profession. The American Society of Interior Designers also has honored Kay with its highest award, naming her a “Designer of Distinction” whose body of work represents excellence in interior design.

Location

International Finance Corporation
2121 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20433