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Dine & Dialogue Series

Women Trailblazers

Women are a driving force so let’s join forces and connect and support fellow female leaders to help support each other for the year ahead.

Join RDC Partner, Mitra Esfandiari for dinner and conversation with an intimate group to share stories and insight of the current times in the industry.

Guests include esteemed female leaders in the built environment and our male allies.

Location

Workshop Kitchen
800 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Date & Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
7:30pm-9:30pm

This invitation is non-transferable. If you have someone in mind who you would like to invite, please let us know when you RSVP.

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About the Venue

WorkShop Kitchen

Palm Springs

Workshop Kitchen in Palm Springs, CA, is a culinary destination that seamlessly blends contemporary design with a rich, locally-inspired menu. Housed in a former movie theater, the space boasts an industrial-chic aesthetic with high concrete walls, minimalist décor, and intimate lighting, creating a modern yet inviting atmosphere. The menu, crafted by a talented culinary team, emphasizes farm-to-table freshness, featuring seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Known for its innovative approach to classic American dishes, Workshop Kitchen offers a dining experience that is both sophisticated and grounded in the vibrant flavors of the Coachella Valley.

The Series

About the Dine &
Dialogue Series

Step into an enriching world of connection and conversation with RDC’s Dine & Dialogue Series—an exclusive, curated experience crafted for women leaders in commercial real estate design and development. This series is designed to be a catalyst for professional growth with fresh perspectives, empowering discussions, and unparalleled opportunities as like-minded professionals come together to foster meaningful connections and propel the industry forward.

Previous Events:

No.1 – Adapting to 2024 & Beyond →

No.2 – Women at the Center →

About the Host

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Partner, RDC

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA is a collaborative leader of award-winning place making projects for retail, mixed-use, wellness and entertainment developments. Mitra became the firm’s first female principal in 2010 and serves at the highest level, on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion committee.

Recent Awards

  • The Plan International Design Award 2024: Retail, Future – Shortlist

Texas Medical Center Helix Park

  • Gold Nugget Award 2024: Best Recreational Use Facility Award of Merit: Winner

Kinective Fitness

  • Gold Nugget Award 2023: Best Commercial Project Award of Merit: Winner

Del Mar Highlands Town Center

  • LA Times Women of Influence: 2023 Construction, Engineering & Architecture

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA Discusses Her Success Journey And Experiences In A Male-dominated Field

RDC partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA discussed her success journey and experiences in a male-dominated field with journalist Kelly Reeves of...

About the Host

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Partner, RDC

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA is a collaborative leader of award-winning place making projects for retail, mixed-use, wellness and entertainment developments. Mitra became the firm’s first female principal in 2010 and serves at the highest level, on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion committee.

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA Discusses Her Success Journey And Experiences In A Male-dominated Field

RDC partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA discussed her success journey and experiences in a male-dominated field with journalist Kelly Reeves of...

Recent Awards

  • The Plan International Design Award 2024: Retail, Future – Shortlist

Texas Medical Center Helix Park

  • Gold Nugget Award 2024: Best Recreational Use Facility Award of Merit: Winner

Kinective Fitness

  • Gold Nugget Award 2023: Best Commercial Project Award of Merit: Winner

Del Mar Highlands Town Center

  • LA Times Women of Influence: 2023 Construction, Engineering & Architecture

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA