About
Building Equality in Architecture Capital Region (BEACAP)
We are a women-led network of architects, designers, and advocates in the National Capital Region, driving equity in the design industry locally and nationally. Through mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower women and underrepresented professionals to lead, connect, and thrive.
We envision a design culture where inclusivity shapes spaces and diversity is reflected in the communities we serve.
We are excited to be a part of a growing Building Equality in Architecture (BEA) Community across Canada. Other chapters include BEA Toronto (BEAT), BEA Atlantic (BEAA), BEA Prairies (BEAP), BEA North (BEAN), BEA Calgary (BEAC), and BEA West (BEAW).
Events
For information about upcoming ORSA and BEACAP events check out our shared Events Calendar.
We look forward to meeting you!
Student Portfolio and Résumé Review
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Join BEACAP for a Student Portfolio & Résumé Review Session on January 21, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm, in the Pit of the Architecture Building at Carleton University.
Reviews are first come, first served, but scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/BEACAPportfolioreview to sign up so we can ensure we can accommodate all those who are interested!
Interested in volunteering? Please reach out to beacapitalregion@gmail.com.
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Meet the Team!
BEACAP Executive Committee
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CHAIR
KRISTEN HARRISON
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VICE-CHAIR
JIE CHEN
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TREASURER
ZEYNEP EKIM
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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
HILARY ROMANIUK
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COMMUNICATIONS
GABRIELLE ARGENT
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COMMUNICATIONS
BRYNNE CAMPBELL
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SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, GRAPHICS
JEMMA JOHNSON
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SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, GRAPHICS
MICHELLE DUONG
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EVENTS COORDINATOR
AMY NORRIS
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
SHRUTI DEORE BANERJEE
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EVENT VOLUNTEER LEAD
BALQUIS ATTEF
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EVENT VOLUNTEER LEAD
JANA GINEINA
BEACAP Advisory Board
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ADVISOR
ANNE BORDELEAU
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ADVISOR
CAROLYN GILLESPIE
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ADVISOR
EMMANUELLE VAN RUTTEN
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ADVISOR
JANIS HAMACHER
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ADVISOR
KELLY KOROLUK

