Debbi Brainerd, Founder of IslandWood environmental learning center on Bainbridge Island, completed a BS in molecular and cell biology at the University of Washington after working in Special Events & Community Relations at Nordstrom. Chair of the Islandwood Board of Directors, she also serves on the board of the North Cascades Institute. A member of the Washington Women's Foundation and Social Venture Partners and a past board member of Cancer Lifeline, Debbi continues to support and encourage many social service organizations in the Pacific Northwest, including youth programs of the YWCA and YMCA.

In 2004, AIA Seattle welcomed Debbi and Paul Brainerd as Honorary Members, noting, "We commend and admire Debbi & Paul Brainerd for their thoughtful action on a shared commitment to community and environmental stewardship, demonstrated in singularly wise investment seen in the work of the Brainerd Foundation and Social Venture Partners, among other Brainerd initiatives. In its first years of operation on Bainbridge Island, IslandWood has introduced thousands of visitors of all ages to concepts of environmentally conscious living, while its award-winning design by Mithun has advanced professional achievement in and understanding of sustainable design."

We urge Fellows/Honors Council attendees to bring young architects and colleagues as their guests, to share the inspiration and experience of this presentation.

Cordially,

Donald Carlson FAIA
President, Fellows/Honors Council

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