Episodes

In the first of a Spectations three-part series, Andrew Elmer, HDR architecture sports and recreation director, sits down with Corey Jenkins, former deputy athletics director and chief operating officer at the University of South Dakota and new director of athletics at Campbell University, to discuss how athletic facilities can help athletic programs, student athletes and universities thrive. Corey shares how, as the university’s “front porch,” athletics can serve as a catalyst for campus visibi...

In the 16th episode of the “Listen, Mental Health Matters” podcast series, Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health director at HDR, talks with Leah Kaiser, director of behavioral health for Hennepin County, and Adesola Oni, senior department administrator for Hennepin County Behavioral Health, about building a more equitable, accessible and responsive system of mental health care in Minnesota. Kaiser and Oni share how Hennepin County has spent the past decade using community engagement, data...

In the 15th episode of the “Listen, Mental Health Matters” podcast series, Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health practice director, travels to Louisville, Kentucky, to talk with Katy Hopkins, Ph.D., medical director of Norton Children’s Behavioral Health, and Dr. Chris Peters, child and adolescent psychiatrist and sports psychiatrist at Norton Children’s, about building a more connected continuum of behavioral healthcare for children and families. Hopkins and Peters share how their careers...

In this episode of Spectations, Andrew Elmer, HDR architecture sports and recreation director, welcomes Tim Baron, associate principal in HDR’s sports and recreation architecture practice. Tim details how his experience in college athletics, event and capital project management, and supporting the College Football Playoff National Championship has informed his approach to both sports facility design and working with clients. Andrew and Tim explore the importance of relationships, fan-focused ven...

In the 14th episode of the “Listen, Mental Health Matters” podcast series, Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health practice director, talks with Deanna Sperling, president and CEO of RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center and senior vice president of the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Service Line, about building and leading one of the nation’s largest integrated behavioral health service lines. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Sperling shares how commitment to stand...

Spectations, part of our Speaking of Design podcast, speaks to the evolving landscape of sports and recreation and the spaces that bring them to life. In Spectations’ inaugural episode, Andrew Elmer, HDR architecture sports and recreation director, sits down with Amy Hornocker, executive director of the College World Series, who shares an inside look at the operations, traditions and community impact behind one of college sports’ biggest events. Their conversation dives into how community partne...

In the 13th episode of the “Listen, Mental Health Matters” podcast series, Brian Giebink, HDR’s director of behavioral and mental health, takes us to Billings, Montana, to talk with Frontier Psychiatry CEO Dr. Eric Arzubi. Dr. Arzubi shares his own story of purpose-driven reinvention: After careers in journalism and finance, he pursued psychiatry to build a life centered on human service. In their discussion, Dr. Arzubi and Brian explore why rural healthcare must be simpler and more discreet. Th...

In the 12th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, travels to Phoenix, Arizona, with guest host Tara Brown, HDR health principal, to explore Valleywise Health’s pivotal role as Maricopa County’s safety net for behavioral health care. Valleywise Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Gene Cavallo shares his personal journey from direct care to leadership, and how Valleywise has grown from a single facility to more ...

In the 11th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, visits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to explore how it's leading the way in pediatric mental and behavioral health. Division Director for Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Dr. Avni Modi and Interim Division Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr. Suzanne Sampang share their personal journeys, the hospital’s rich legacy, and groundbreaking initiatives — from ...

In the 10th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead and guest host Chris Haedt, HDR health principal, sit down with Dr. Kelly Blankenship, associate chief medical officer and division chief of psychiatry at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Dr. Blankenship shares her journey into child psychiatry and her mission to expand access to youth mental health care. She discusses innovative approaches like facility dogs for de-escalation, rapi...

In the ninth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Dr. Matthew Siegel, chief of clinical services for the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. Together, they explore how mental and physical health are intimately intertwined and the need for new pediatric mental health space that enhances care by design of the experience to address the under-resourced service line of pediatric mental health care.

In the eighth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Todd Archbold, CEO of PrairieCare, a physician-led organization in Minnesota that provides specialized mental health services. Their discussion covers the challenges and successes of a private mental health organization in Minnesota, focusing on overcoming barriers to patient engagement and the importance of recruiting and retaining qualified staff. It highlights...

In the seventh episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Nick Juliano, president and CEO of RADIUS, a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed education, social and behavioral health services for youth in Omaha, Nebraska. The conversation explores how RADIUS has evolved over the past five years, why it’s important for youth and families to receive local support without disruptions in education and family dynam...

In the sixth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Director of Psychology, Neuropsychology and Social Work Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Justin Olsen. Their discussion explores the importance of providing the proper continuum of care for children, how novel therapies — like the use of virtual reality in telepsychiatry — can contribute to both p...

In the fifth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Don Parker, recently retired president of behavioral healthcare transformation services for Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. From schools to group homes to care facilities, Parker describes strategies for bolstering the continuum of care and discusses the critical issue of expanding services for both children and adults in a time of unprecedented need for...

In the fourth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with James Corbett, founder and principal at Initium Health in Denver. Their unguarded conversation dives into the top challenges and opportunities that communities face regarding behavioral and mental health — and why local efforts and community-informed decisions are so critical for the future. Hear about the roots of Corbett’s ambitious career path from law school ...

In the third episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, talks with Grady Health System’s Shannon Sale, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Anne Hernandez, vice president of behavioral health. Their discussion explores strategies they’ve implemented to improve access to behavioral health care, including integration with existing specialty centers and new outpatient centers, as well as the creation of an employe...

In the second episode of "Listen, Mental Health Matters," Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, has an in-depth discussion with Tom Kozaczynski, chief advancement officer at Compass Health. Their dialogue covers the evolving post-pandemic landscape of mental health care and the challenges faced by Compass Health's diverse clientele — the vast majority of whom are experiencing poverty and navigating care through Medicaid. Tom highlights the critical workforce shortage t...

"Listen, Mental Health Matters" is a special Speaking of Design podcast series. Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health practice leader at HDR, visits some of the world’s leading healthcare providers for candid conversations about the challenges they face and the opportunities to transform the patient and caregiver experience. The importance of mental health services has never been more evident, and many healthcare organizations are striving to improve access to care and the environments in ...

As airport operators contemplate modernization and development of major programs, they face the challenge of improving the experience for travelers. How can airports create an environment that enhances travel for passengers, while still meeting their core needs? In this expert roundtable discussion led by transportation industry leader Rick Pilgrim, three of HDR’s top aviation minds sit down to discuss practical solutions already being deployed and the global trends that will transform air trave...

When your project calls for environmental solutions, this team has you covered. Based out of Nanuet, New York, this group of biologists, environmental scientists and technicians operates out of a modern, state-of-the-art facility with everything you need to design and execute your customized environmental study. That includes a fleet of survey vessels, a fabrication shop to design original equipment for the job, and a taxonomy and water quality lab to analyze samples collected in the field. Behi...

When your project calls for environmental solutions, this team has you covered. Based out of Nanuet, New York, this group of biologists, environmental scientists and technicians operates out of a modern, state-of-the-art facility with everything you need to design and execute your customized environmental study. That includes a fleet of survey vessels, a fabrication shop to design original equipment for the job, and a taxonomy and water quality lab to analyze samples collected in the field. Behi...

When your project calls for environmental solutions, this team has you covered. Based out of Nanuet, New York, this group of biologists, environmental scientists and technicians operates out of a modern, state-of-the-art facility with everything you need to design and execute your customized environmental study. That includes a fleet of survey vessels, a fabrication shop to design original equipment for the job, and a taxonomy and water quality lab to analyze samples collected in the field. Behi...

After witnessing the impact of a pandemic on the air travel industry, three architects began to reimagine how airports might look if designed with a health environment perspective, through the lens of passenger health and wellness. They submitted their concept to Healthcare Design Magazine's Breaking Through competition, which prompted further conversations with experts across the design industry. The collaboration led to broader ideas of how we might rethink an air traveler’s journeys, the role...