Kristen Ambrose
Principal and Practice Leader, Education & PlanningHKS, Inc.Kristen Ambrose is a Principal and Practice Leader, Education & Planning at HKS. An architect and educator, she drives the conception of innovative, award-winning facilities. Specializing in higher education design, analytics and strategy, Kristen leverages data-driven insights and evidence-based design to create sustainable, resilient environments that optimize outcomes.
Operating in the Grey: Campus Safety, De-escalation, and Technology
Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and
…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Us
…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Using real-life examples spanning K-12, higher education, and healthcare, attendees will learn layered strategies — passive design, intuitive planning, and scalable systems — that support inclusivity, e
…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Using real-life examples spanning K-12, higher education, and healthcare, attendees will learn layered strategies — passive design, intuitive planning, and scalable systems — that support inclusivity, engagement, and outcomes, while addressing evolving threats in order to transform safety into a proactive asset.
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Reimagining the Student Experience: Breaking Down Barriers Through Design
In this interactive session, participants will implement design thinking to break down learning barriers and create spaces that foster student success
…In this interactive session, participants will implement design thinking to break down learning barriers and create spaces that foster student success and wellness. Through the lens of predefined student profiles, attendees will play an engaging card
…In this interactive session, participants will implement design thinking to break down learning barriers and create spaces that foster student success and wellness. Through the lens of predefined student profiles, attendees will play an engaging card game to critically examine the unique barriers their learner may face, explore approaches to provide emotionally supportive spaces, and align design strategies with improved outcomes. Evidence-based
…In this interactive session, participants will implement design thinking to break down learning barriers and create spaces that foster student success and wellness. Through the lens of predefined student profiles, attendees will play an engaging card game to critically examine the unique barriers their learner may face, explore approaches to provide emotionally supportive spaces, and align design strategies with improved outcomes. Evidence-based case studies will demonstrate the application of inclusive design strategies.
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