I am a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a Master’s Degree in Architecture, and am currently an adjunct professor at the Boston Architectural College.
As an architecture student at RISD, I led a team to design a carbon-neutral learning facility for a community land trust, developed and established a model for running a winter farmers’ market which included designing and building a point-of-sale structure, and collaborated with a group of high school students to design and build an installation for their school’s underused courtyard.
Since graduating in 2009, I have designed several small-scale projects for a high-end residential contractor in the Boston area. I have administrative experience, extensive teaching experience, and am proficient in all relevant software applications. I am very organized, have a keen attention to detail, and a professional attitude.
I am passionate about social and environmental justice, community outreach and design, and work that respects local traditions and urban fabric. I strongly believe that the design profession has a unique opportunity to help shape the way we live on this planet, from ecologically sound solutions to the psychology of how people experience the built environment.
Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, Associate Professor
Develop curriculum for core studio, facilitate design education through iterative and materials-based pedagogy.
RJames Renovations, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Designer
Provide design expertise, generate technical drawings and renderings, facilitate permitting, liaise with clients.
Cambridge Flocks, Cambridge, MA, US, Director of Educational Outreach
Coordinated academic programming of large-scale public art installation, managed team of interns in development and implementation of curriculum.
ITT Technical Institute, Norwood, MA, US, Seminar Instructor
Implemented core curriculum, developed effective instructional strategies.
City of Providence Department of Planning and Development, Providence, RI, US, Mayoral Fellow
Conducted land use surveys, generated housing typology database, facilitated neighborhood development charrettes.
Paul Lukez Architecture, Somerville, MA, US, Designer
Conducted site and materials research, participated in international design competition, coordinated marketing initiative.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, US, Study Coordinator
Kingsley Montessori School, Boston, MA, US, Teacher
Steppingstone Academy, Boston, MA, US, Teacher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, US, Masters, Educations
