AG Architecture is pleased to announce that WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media Company, selected Senior Associate Hailey Schwobe as part of the Future Leaders Class of 2024, sponsored by PointClickCare.
The Future Leaders awards program recognizes dynamic leaders, age 40 and under, who are defining the future of aging across the behavioral health, complex rehab technology, at-home care, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing industries.
“The Future Leaders Class of 2024 is committed to bettering the lives of those they care for,” stated Tim Mullaney, VP and Editorial Director of WTWH Healthcare. “Each of these award winners is making an impact across their respective industries with the goals of improving the patient experience, supporting caregivers, and boosting overall health outcomes.”
Schwobe was honored in the Senior Housing & Senior Living category. See what she had to say about her role in the senior living industry in her Senior Housing News interview with reporter Andrew Christman.
Worthy Recognition
When it comes to senior living industry accolades, design architects often receive top billing for innovative projects. However, there is something to be said about the professionals who guide the inspired vision to a construction reality. Exceptional project managers may be unsung project heroes. Hailey Schwobe is one of these exemplary professionals. She combines her architectural and construction expertise and passion for project management to create noteworthy senior living environments that enhance daily life for residents, family and staff.
An aerial view of the The Woodlands at Canterfield in West Dundee, Illinois.
Project Management Focused
Schwobe’s passion for project management was ignited while working for University Housing during her undergrad and graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Upon graduation, Schwobe joined AG Architecture and immersed herself in the senior living industry. Her drive and leadership skills were evident from the start. She has spent ten of her 12 years as an architectural professional at AG and advanced from team member to project manager to being named a Senior Associate in 2023. She is organized, willing to make decisions, and always conscious of the big picture. In addition to having a holistic approach to project management and being a recognized project leader, she is deeply invested in the firm’s success. From business development and office management to the nuts and bolts of contracts and legal matters, she has a well-rounded understanding of firm operations that is invaluable and will play an integral role in the firm’s future.
1884, an inviting bar and lounge at Eastcastle Place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Project Success
Schwobe knows how to guide visionary concepts through aggressive planning to successful completion, such as the multi-phased renovation at Eastcastle Place, a 140-year-old campus in Milwaukee. The project encompassed an approximately 132,000-sq.ft. renovation and 400-sq.ft. addition. The $15 million project included renovations to multiple decades-old buildings for residents at all care levels. The construction sequencing was complex due to the nature of the existing facilities and the necessity to keep buildings operational during construction. Management included close work with the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin due to the historic nature of buildings on campus (received State of Wisconsin Historic Preservation status while the project was in progress).
A Newsmaker, Thought Leader & Mentor
Colleagues and clients value Schwobe’s architectural and construction contributions and the industry agrees. She has been honored as Project Manager of the Year and a Notable Woman in Construction and Design.
Schwobe is establishing her position as a senior living thought leader through knowledge sharing, including insights from her project experience on the historic Eastcastle campus. She co-authored an article for EFA magazine and was a featured panelist at Environments for Aging 2024.
Schwobe also supports the future of the industry through mentorship. She serves as the Co-Leader of Women in Design’s (WID) Advancing in Firm Leadership course. In addition, she serves on the Milwaukee Area Technical College Architecture Program’s Advisory Board Committee and provides outreach to students at the UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning. She is introducing students to the exciting design opportunities in senior living and the professional satisfaction of excelling in project management.
Congratulations Hailey and the Future Leaders Class of 2024!
Below, Hailey accepts her award at the ceremony, while Andy Korb was in attendance to support her.
