Linsey Herrick

Manager of Design & Planning Southern Company

Linsey Herrick is the Design and Planning Manager for the Facilities organization at Southern Company. In this role she leads the Design team responsible for facilities space planning, architectural and engineering design, project move coordination, Facilities inventory management, and project management activities for Georgia Power, Southern Company Services (Georgia, DC), and Southern Company Gas. Linsey began her career with Georgia Power in January 2024 and has played a key role in several major renovation projects at Southern Company Headquarters, Georgia Power Headquarters, Forest Park and Southern Company Gas Headquarters. Before joining Georgia Power, Linsey spent 17 years in commercial real estate planning and design, including several corporate leadership roles and ownership of her own design firm. Linsey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts- Interior Design from American Intercontinental University. In the community, Linsey has been involved with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Junior Achievement and Fulton County School System.

Main Day One - Thursday, August 14, 2025

3:50 PM Humans Over Hierarchy: Designing Workscapes for People, Not Titles

With generational shifts in the workplace, there is a growing wave of forward-thinking leaders moving beyond rigid, top-down organizational structures to create workplaces that are intuitive, adaptive, and centered on how people truly work. This session explores how thoughtful leadership and human-centered design are breaking down silos, streamlining communication, and fostering environments that support both productivity and future development. 


  • Discover how leadership spaces that support accessibility, trust, and adaptability are transforming workplace experience. 
  • Learn how designing environments that promote seamless collaboration and adapt for changing needs can remove barriers can enhance culture and connection. 
  • Hear real-world examples of how organizations are leveraging physical space as a strategic tool to align teams, attract top talent, and retain employees. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Linsey.

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