Kathleen Selke, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Porter, a design and hospitality company that is reimagining the workplace with clients like Jamestown and CommonWealth Partners through bold activation—think ground plane activation, destination-worthy wellness programs, concierge-level service, and curated experiences that make buildings come alive.
Kathleen brings over 20 years of expertise in commercial interiors, having worked with industry leaders like The Capital Group, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Disney, and Adidas. Known for her strategic insight and client advocacy, Kathleen is a trusted advisor in guiding complex design and real estate projects worldwide.
Her travels to over 40 countries have deepened her belief in design's transformative power, fueling her passion for creating awe-inspiring spaces people don't want to leave because they feel seen, connected, delighted, and part of something real.
Committed to service beyond design, Kathleen drives Porter's social impact programs, including a CRE workforce initiative for young adults facing homelessness, a BIPOC Makers program, and a mentorship program for young women in the commercial real estate industry.
Speaking at
Mon May 12
2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
Colorado Convention Center - Street Level, 505-507
The New Workplace Experience: The Emotional Response to Space
Category
Office/Industrial
Endorsed by the Flex Space and Experience Council, this session will explore the drivers of today's high-performing workplace environments and challenge assumptions that the workplace cannot be a thriving, full-time destination. With data from the Gensler Research Institute's 2024 Global Workplace Survey and the 2024 CityPulse Survey, attendees will learn about the amenities and experiences that are drawing workers to the workplace and to downtown districts. Randy Howder, a regional managing principal at Gensler, will be joined by a landlord, a flex office operator, and an end-user tenant for an esteemed panel that will explore how the workplace experience is evolving to meet the needs of a post pandemic workforce that is requiring more than just places to focus and meet. The session will challenge conventional wisdom about workplace environments while highlighting the types of spaces, amenities, and services that are ushering in a new era of work in our cities.