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By Yanitza Brongers Marrero

In the year 2015, inequities in pay and career advancement still exist between the sexes. This is true in almost every profession, and it’s true within my own: architecture.

There are a number of theories about why these gaps exist, and while some of them tend to explain early career inequities—for example, lost time at work during a woman’s child-rearing years—they do not explain why many women never catch up to their male counterparts.

The goal was to create a memorial that told the story of Nelson Mandela’s life, including his 27 years in a South African prison, and the courage and forgiveness that changed a nation and influenced the world. “We talked about recreating his prison cell, but didn’t want to be too literal about it,” said Brian Sell, a senior designer with Columbus-based Moody Nolan, the country’s largest African American-owned architectural firm. Instead, Sell found his inspiration from Rolihlahla, the Xhosa tribal name given to Mandela at birth by his father.

Moody Nolan was named one of Business First’s top 50 family-owned businesses. We’ve grown from a staff of nine to more than 150 in our 32 years of business, but one thing remains constant – our focus on family.

Ever wonder who decks the halls of the White House for Christmas? You’re not alone. Dan Delk, AIA, a member of Moody Nolan’s Healthcare Studio, thought the same thing, and now, he knows firsthand.