Bio

Jason Pugh
Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Gensler

Jason Pugh, NOMAC, AIA, AICP, LEED AP is a licensed architect, certified planner, and a Principal at Gensler where he serves as the Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. As a firmwide leader based in Chicago, Jason promotes Gensler’s commitment to its Strategies to Build a Just and Inclusive Future while addressing the low representation, disparities, and unique challenges minority practitioners face across the building design industry.

Jason is passionate about developing underserved communities and the next generation of designers, architects, planners, and activist. He leads projects that engage the community at-large, shepherding them from community-based comprehensive plans through full construction. He’s driven by the belief that one project can change a community, and if we change enough communities, we can change the world.

Jason served as the 2021-2022 National President of NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) and currently sits on both the National and Chicago Executive Board for the ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program.