CEO
Lionheart
Austin, Texas
Rebecca Leonard, FAICP, FASLA, CNU-A is the Founder and CEO of Lionheart Places, which she launched after stepping away from her role as President of a 10-office international design firm. With more than 25 years of experience, she has led nationally recognized projects including the Lafitte Greenway and the Houston Arboretum Master Plan. A Fellow of both AICP and ASLA, Rebecca speaks and writes nationally on leadership and professional practice. She is known for candidly addressing the realities of growth, risk, and reinvention—and for building firms grounded in courage, clarity, and long-term impact.
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THUR-A09: Behind Closed Doors: Candid Lessons from Women Who Founded Design Firms
Thursday, September 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM PT