​Welcome back to HER (Honest. Experienced. Real.) Table

​A monthly, women-centered conversation series for professionals across the Commercial Real Estate industry. Each session spotlights speakers from a specific CRE discipline for raw, experience-led conversations about (non-linear) career paths and lessons learned. It’s a space built for real discussion, where curiosity is welcomed, perspectives are valued, and conversations feel more like a thoughtful exchange than a panel.

​February's event focuses on Interior Architects.

​Interior architects are where vision meets reality. In this conversation, our speakers will share how they translate culture, brand, and human experience into built environments while juggling fast timelines, complex stakeholders, and constant change. Expect honest perspectives on leading interdisciplinary teams, designing with intention, and balancing creativity with technical rigor. This is real talk about what it takes to shape spaces that actually work, day in and day out.

​Agenda

​4:00pm – 4:15pm : Arrival

​4:15pm – 5:15pm : Conversation Begins

​5:15pm – 5:30pm : Q&A

​5:30pm – 6:00pm : Network

​Speakers

​Julia Campbell

​QA | Partner

​Julia Campbell is a Partner at QA, a boutique architecture and interiors firm of more than 25 professionals. She brings international and local experience to her work with Cecilia Quezada and the broader QA team, with a sharp focus on people centered design, strong client relationships, and thoughtful delivery. The firm’s portfolio spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, retail, mixed use, and residential projects, shaping award winning architecture and interiors. Before joining QA, Julia served as Regional Managing Principal for Buildings + Places in the Pacific Region at AECOM and as Corporate Market Sector Lead, guiding integrated practices across architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, strategy, and asset advisory. Earlier in her career, she was a Principal at Gensler, where she led studios and firmwide design management and client relationships, with a focus on global workplace projects and technology driven building renovations. Julia stays deeply involved in the design and real estate community through board service with CoreNet Northern California and past leadership roles with the Museum of the African Diaspora, the YMCA, and IIDA Northern California. She holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Westminster, a Master of Architecture from Oxford Brookes University in collaboration with Virginia Tech, and an HNC in Business and Finance from City University London.

​Sashi Murthy, AIA

​Revel Architecture & Design | Associate

​Sashi doesn’t just lead projects, she builds momentum, guiding designers, technical staff, and consultants with a thoughtful, collaborative approach to deliver spaces that are both refined and deeply responsive. Drawing inspiration from travel, hand-crafted details, and a strong sense of care and context, her work is grounded in purpose as much as design. In 2022, she was named an ASID Ones to Watch Scholar, completing a two-year leadership development program that further sharpened her perspective and leadership skills. Now an Associate at Revel, Sashi is helping shape what’s next for the firm while honoring its foundation and pushing its future forward.

​Stephanie Vaz Ferreira, AIA, NOMA

​Gensler | Associate

​Stephanie Vaz Ferreira, NOMA, AIA integrates design, policy, and advocacy to create environments that serve both communities and clients. With experience on large-scale projects ranging from international airports to campus planning, she focuses on shaping spaces that are inclusive, functional, and responsive to real user needs. Her work emphasizes community and stakeholder engagement to ensure diverse perspectives inform design outcomes. She holds a Master of Architecture from California Baptist University and a Master of Urban Planning with a Graduate Certificate in International Planning and Policy from the University of Southern California.

​Estefani Aguilar, Assoc. AIA

​Perkins & Will | Designer II

​Specializing in workplace interiors for industry leaders, Estefani combines a passion for design with a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful spaces. Thriving on challenging schedules and blended phase timelines, Estefani has successfully assisted on delivery of over 650,000 SF around the Bay Area. Her expertise lies in balancing design innovation with project management, ensuring seamless delivery even on the most fast-paced, evolving programs. With a strong architectural background, she excels at translating client branding and company cultural values into functional, visually compelling environments that inspire teams and serve the company’s mission. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Rising Leaders Committee of CREW SF, a nonprofit advancing women in commercial real estate, and is always open to opportunities to serve her community. With a passion for mentorship and connection, Estefani expands further beyond her role as a design partner to a trusted people connector– between her colleagues, professional organizations, and network at large.

​Hosts

​Samantha S. Low

​Samantha is a global tenant real estate advisor known for helping companies make clear, well-informed workplace decisions grounded in real operational experience. With more than 25 years in the industry, her perspective comes from a rare combination of engineering, construction, and advisory work, beginning with designing power and lighting systems at Flack and Kurtz and later managing complex interior build-outs at Hathaway Dinwiddie. That foundation allows her to approach lease strategy holistically, connecting finance, design, construction, and long-term use in ways many advisors never see firsthand. Beyond her client work, Samantha is deeply committed to elevating women and minorities, and she has served as a mentor for more than a decade while consistently giving back to the community. She has held multiple leadership roles with CREW SF, including serving as Chapter President in 2020, and continues to stay actively involved in advancing the industry. At her core, Samantha focuses on eliminating surprises, making work life easier, and creating space for others to grow with confidence and clarity.

​Katelynn Rekow

​Katelynn is a detail oriented professional with a background spanning marketing, communications, operations, and small business management, now applying those skills within commercial real estate. Her experience across creative marketing, retail, and team support gives her a strong foundation in problem solving, relationship building, and operational efficiency. At Cushman and Wakefield, she supports a high performing brokerage team by bringing structure, clarity, and follow through to fast moving workstreams. She thrives in environments where creativity and organization need to coexist. Katelynn is driven by work that blends strategy, collaboration, and meaningful client impact.