Dr. Rumanda Young Ph.D., RLA, AICP, LEED AP ND
Webinar Overview
Wednesday, August 20 | 2:00 pm ET
For many AE firms, the pressure to maximize billable hours leaves little space for learning and development. But in today’s fast-evolving landscape, thriving firms treat learning not as a luxury but as a strategic advantage.
This webinar is designed for firm leaders, project managers, and team leaders who want to strengthen project outcomes, boost retention, and foster a culture of continuous growth, without sacrificing productivity or profitability.
You’ll explore:
- Why continuous learning is essential for firms operating under the billable-hour model, and how it drives long-term performance
- Practical ways to weave learning into existing workflows, such as project check-ins, debriefs, and peer-sharing sessions, without disrupting momentum
- Incentive and recognition strategies that reward development while supporting financial goals
- The pivotal role of project managers in shaping team learning behaviors and embedding a culture of growth into live projects
- Clear, actionable steps to kickstart or deepen your firm’s learning culture in a way that enhances both engagement and delivery excellence
Whether you’re trying to future-proof your firm, improve retention, or simply do better work, this session will show you how to make learning a high-impact, low-disruption part of your day-to-day operations.
Presenter
Dr. Rumanda Young currently serves as Associate Technical Director, ERDC Laboratories – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Dr. Young also has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas, a Certified Planner (AICP), and a LEED Accredited Professional. She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master’s degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham England and the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy.
Dr. Young served as a professor at Southern Methodist University, Lyle School of Engineering and the Director of Operations for the SMU-in-Taos campus from 2007-2023. Dr Young is currently the Faculty Lead at the University of Virginia/USACE Department of Defense Master Planning Institute.
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