Born and raised in Gurnee, Illinois, Eesha was she was encouraged to explore creativity at a young age through art, music, dance, and of course, architecture. While completing her undergraduate degree at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she was not only selected to the School of Architecture’s dean’s list from 2007 to 2009, but was also nominated for the Edward C. Earl awards for multiple studio designs. She actively participated in Habitat for Humanity & Freedom by Design in Champaign. Before beginning the M.Arch program at USC, Eesha also picked up valuable experiences working with Archevon Inc. Soon after, she continued to explore the field of architecture and had an opportunity to work at healthcare design firm, Aditazz where she worked as a Design Intern. Ee
sha was able to discover the different angles of a working firm, by helping Aditazz do market research and develop conceptual design ideas for the Kaiser Permanente “Small Hospitals, Big Ideas” competition for a finalist entry. At USC, Eesha has been a recipient of the USC Merit Scholarship for her high academic achievements. She is also pursuing a Certificate in Landscape Architecture to complement and create a holistic design approach. Upon graduation, Eesha is looking forward to beginning her career that incorporates sustainable practices and community oriented design.