ACE Mentor Chicago
Andrew Lehrer is an accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive experience in high-performance building design and leadership roles in various organizations. Currently serving as an Associate Member at the Urban Land Institute and the Engineering Market Leader at CannonDesign, Andrew also contributes to Autism Speaks as a member of the Upper Midwest Leadership Council and supports ACE Mentor Chicago as a part of the Host Committee. Since 2019, Andrew has been an Advisory Board Member at Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering, focusing on mechanical engineering and materials science. Andrew's previous role as Practice Leader for High-Performance Buildings at ESD spanned over two decades, including positions as Senior Vice President and Vice President. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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ACE Mentor Chicago
Will there be enough architects, construction managers and engineers to fill the industry’s needs ten years from now? The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. is working hard to make sure there will be. The program’s mission is to mentor high school students and increase their awareness of career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and related fields. Additionally, the program aims to provide scholarship opportunities for students in an inclusive manner reflective of a diverse national population. ACE is a unique partnership among industry professionals – architects, interior designers, engineers, construction managers, college and university representatives, and other affiliated organizations- who work together to attract young people to their professions. Industry professionals volunteer to become mentors to high school students and introduce them to each discipline while encouraging their interest. Financial donors provide scholarships and with them, an opportunity to pursue studies and careers in these fields. In return, the design and construction industry is enriched with the addition of talented youth!