How often do we consider the depth of their influence on our wellbeing, or even on our personal and professional growth
We spend nearly all of our time in designed environments — our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods — but how often do we consider the depth of their influence on our wellbeing, or even on our personal and professional growth? In this talk, Catey Gans Kyrö draws from her background in public health, architecture, and social sustainability to explore how the physical environments around us guide our behavior and shape how we feel, connect, and function. Through simple, relatable examples from the places we live, work, and gather, she reveals how subtle design choices — from spatial flow and sensory cues to everyday environmental nudges — quietly affect our wellbeing, and how noticing them can help us create healthier, more connected spaces for all. Takeaway: You’ll leave seeing your surroundings as active contributors to health and wellbeing — not just the backdrop to daily life — and with inspiration and practical ideas you can bring into your own spaces, projects, and everyday choices.
About the speaker
Catey Gans Kyrö works at the intersection of public health, spatial design, and communication to explore how the environments we design shape health, wellbeing, and resilient communities — and how those insights can be translated into meaningful, lasting change.
Curious by nature and guided by a growth mindset, she focuses on strategy, partnerships, and social sustainability — helping organizations co-create inclusive, research-informed approaches that support both people and place.
Energized by deep conversations and mind-mapping, Catey is drawn to the intentional influences of design — the ways it can foster connection, belonging, and collective wellbeing. Her perspective is grounded in her background as a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) with a Master’s in Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings from University College London (UCL), a Bachelor’s in Public Health, and professional experience in marketing.
You can connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catey-gans/
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