OpenWork Partner, David Walker- panelist at 18HX

PANELISTS

Brian Carrico
Co-Founder of The Guild
Brian Carrico is the Co-Founder of The Guild, an Austin-based hospitality company. The Guild is a technology-enabled hospitality company with a design focus that relies on a dedicated and motivated team to deliver amazing guest experiences. Brian believes that the company will only achieve its lofty goals by creating a rewarding workplace with a team focused on guest service.

Royal Frasier
Notley Ventures Director of Communications & Founder of RAD Office Tour
Royal is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of RAD Office Tour, Austin’s first Workplace Design Tour taking place in May 2017. Her background combines community impact, marketing and PR communications. Currently she consults on communication strategies for architecture, design and technology companies such as NBBJ, argodesign, CognitiveScale and the University of Texas for Integrated Design. Royal also leads communications for Austin Design Week.

Julie Savasky
Associate Partner at Pentagram Design
Julie Savasky is an Austin-based graphic designer. After 22 years at international design consultancy, Pentagram, she now operates her own design practice which focuses on solving client’s communication problems through storytelling, brand awareness and culture. Her body of work includes editorial design, identity, strategy, web design and environmental graphics and has won awards from Graphis, Communication Arts, Society of Publication Designers, and Texas Institute of Letters among others. Julie                                                                holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern University.

Annahita Varahrami
Program Manager at IBM Cloud Garage
Annahita joined IBM in 2013 after an 8-year career as a clinical social worker in nonprofit and private practice. She brings critical thinking coupled with human- centered approaches to develop programs focused on cultivating rich, compassionate culture within IBM Cloud Garages worldwide. Annahita’s ability to connect with people has allowed her to successfully lead client-focused Garage initiatives, driving new business and opening new locations with innovation as a priority.

David Walker
Partner at OpenWork Agency
David Walker is a Partner at OpenWork Agency, a global workplace strategy consultancy with roots in the coworking industry.  David brings nearly a decade of experience working in the coworking industry. Prior to co-founding OpenWork Agency, David co-founded and led operations at Conjunctured (2008-2014), one of the original coworking communities in the world. Conjunctured received global acclaim for being a unique community and innovative workspace alternative.

Jackie Wheat
Principal + Director of Design at PDR
Jackie Wheat, is the Design Director at PDR and leads both the Interior Design and Visual Communication teams.  Her teams transform program and strategy into design solutions and help clients identify their brand while creatively infusing it into their workplace.  Jackie has a passion for thoughtful placemaking that connects people and expresses the client’s vision, identity and culture. The results are tailored, sensorial environments that both inspire and leave a lasting impression.