Rachel R Gresham

Rachel R Gresham, AIA, MBA, WELL AP, CDT, serves as the Senior Director of Professional Practice Programs at The American Institute of Architects, focusing on firm prosperity and the enhancement of professional practices. As a Team Leader for ACE Mentor of Greater Nashville, significant achievements include increasing student engagement by 300% and securing $25,000 in scholarships. Previously, Gresham held various roles at TMPartners, where efforts were directed towards recruitment, retention, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture, alongside managing architectural projects. Gresham has also contributed to the AIA Middle Tennessee Chapter by advocating for young members and co-founding the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Belmont University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.