Hansy Better Barraza
Keynote Speaker: Equity-Focused Architecture & Urban Design Expert; Principal at Studio Luz Architects; Professor Emerita at the Rhode Island School of Design & Past President of the Boston Society for Architecture
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Hansy Better Barraza Biography
Hansy Better Barraza, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, MCPPO, is a leadership speaker, principal at Studio Luz Architects, Ltd., professor emerita of architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and a past president of the Boston Society for Architecture. Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, Barraza uses more than two decades of professional experience to confront inequity in the built environment. As a licensed architect, urban designer and LEED Accredited Professional, Barraza has embraced a collaborative design approach rooted in explorations of culture, identity and community. As professor emerita of architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, Barraza taught students how design can foster resiliency, sustainability and equity in communities typically excluded from the architectural process. Barraza, the author of the book, "Where are the Utopian Visionaries? Architecture of Social Exchange," has also taught at Harvard University, Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Northeastern University. Additionally, in 2010 Barraza co-founded BR+A+CE: Building Research + Architecture + Community Exchange, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating new spaces through community partnerships.
The Boston Business Journal and El Planeta highlighted Barraza as one of 20 Hispanic executives making a difference in Boston, and Barraza was the recipient of the Women in Design Award of Excellence from the Boston Society for Architecture. Barraza's past professional appointments include serving on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management Designer Selection Board panel, serving as secretary for the Boston Society for Architecture, serving as a trustee for the Boston Architectural College and serving as commissioner of education and research for the Boston Society for Architecture. From 2014 to 2017, Barraza served as graduate program director at the Rhode Island School of Design. In 2025, Barraza was named president of the Boston Society for Architecture. Barraza has served on the City of Boston's Zoning Board of Appeals since 2020.
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Hansy Better Barraza Speaking Topics
Hansy Better Barraza discusses how student-led initiatives between Harvard and RISD students used social media to reinstate authorship over the history of the built environment to uplift a diverse set of women’s leaders. She will also discuss specific Studio Luz Architects projects that works with issues related to gender and race and the role it plays in the production of the work. Hansy will discuss how we use social media and our networks to demand media representation and acknowledgment.
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What topics does Hansy Better Barraza speak about?
Hansy Better Barraza is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Art & Design, Architecture, Influential Women, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Female Leadership and Author.
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Hansy Better Barraza generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Hansy Better Barraza is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Art & Design and Architecture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hansy Better Barraza for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Hansy Better Barraza generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Winka Dubbeldam, Tania Israel and Roberta Brandes Gratz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hansy Better Barraza for an upcoming event.
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Hansy Better Barraza Speaking Topics
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On Connections and the Collective Commons: Reclaiming Women's Authorship in the Built Environment
Hansy Better Barraza discusses how student-led initiatives between Harvard and RISD students used social media to reinstate authorship over the history of the built environment to uplift a diverse set of women’s leaders. She will also discuss specific Studio Luz Architects projects that works with issues related to gender and race and the role it plays in the production of the work. Hansy will discuss how we use social media and our networks to demand media representation and acknowledgment.
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How do I book Hansy Better Barraza to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Hansy Better Barraza for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Hansy Better Barraza, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Hansy Better Barraza or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Hansy Better Barraza for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Hansy Better Barraza, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hansy Better Barraza are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hansy Better Barraza, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Hansy Better Barraza speak about?
Hansy Better Barraza is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Art & Design, Architecture, Influential Women, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Female Leadership and Author. -
Where does Hansy Better Barraza travel from?
Hansy Better Barraza generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Hansy Better Barraza?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hansy Better Barraza for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Hansy Better Barraza for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Hansy Better Barraza or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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