Hello there! I am recent graduate from the Hillier College of Architecture and Design at NJIT in Newark, NJ. I have a Bachelor of Architecture accredited degree with a minor in history and a passion for people. I was an Honors scholar at the Albert Dorman Honors College and use the same drive and gusto that helped me pursue independent research in college and lead a design-build group to implement guerilla architecture in Newark. Throughout my time in school, I pursued mentorship from my professors and peers, and spent time mentoring those after me and understand the importance of collaboration. I have a deep romance with art and shaping culture with social intervention. I know and believe that space can influence emotion, cause reactions, and is ultimately what helps us advocate for our planet and people. Design is a reflection of the people it serves.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Learning Communities Peer Mentor and Co-Coordinator
Served as a mentor and resource to first-year students in teaching software skills and conceptual-thinking skills at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design; led cohort of architecture and design mentors and facilitated communication with first-year faculty to guide students in their studio work.
Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts and Design, New Hope, PA, US, Architectural Intern
Led and assisted with tours of the Antonin and Noemi Raymond's home in New Hope, PA.
Developed design and materials for exhibition of Raymonds' work.
Assisted with clerical and administrative work.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
Completed orthographic press drawings for monograph publication.
Developed Schematic Design set for 60% completion for university visual arts department.
Coordinated material specification and renderings for schematic design.
Developed conceptual diagrams, modeling, and renderings for masterplan of historic theater and new complex.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Architecture
Summa Cum Laude, Minor in History, Albert Dorman Honors Scholar.
During my time in academia, I pushed to make my education curated to my interests of pushing the boundaries of what architecture can be. I pursued:
_ Independent research in understanding and visualizing space vs. place.
_ Developed a personal design process and outlined methods for students to develop their own.
_ Contributed to reintroducing the design-build process by leading a group of students in building a Parklet with AIAS NJIT Freedom by Design.
_ Introduced the empowerment of a design education to a local Newark middle school and helped students to design their dream playgrounds.
_ Completed and advocated for importance of the pursuit of an undergraduate thesis, advised by the Dr. Gabrielle Esperdy, Dean of the Hillier College of Architecture and Design.
New Jersey School of Architecture Thesis Prize, Award
Awarded to the student who successfully completed the best thesis during the 2023-2024 academic year.
AIAS Outstanding Chapter Leader Honor Award, Award
Awarded for leadership, dedication, and commitment to the consistent growth and development of the AIAS NJIT chapter; the AIAS Honor Awards are the highest honor the AIAS can bestow.
Kimberly B. Hillier Endowed Scholarship, Scholarship
Awarded to female student pursuing architecture with the Albert Dorman Honors College.
NJIT Provost Undergraduate Research and Innovation Fellowship, Award
Completed grant-funded architectural research with Dr. Gabrielle Esperdy as an undergraduate related to visualizing the transformation of space into place through case studies and simultaneously developing a personal design process.
