A-SCHOOL YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL (AYAC)

The A-School Young Alumni Council Member Bios

My-Anh (me-on) Nguyen (they/them)

Chair

UVA BSArch 2018

Project Manager II, MN-CPPC
Baltimore, MD
np.myanh@gmail.com

Member since 2020

My-Anh Nguyen designs, organizes and writes from the position of a trans-masculine, non-binary Vietnamese American facilitator and licensed architect based in Baltimore, MD. In this current phase, they work with Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission as a Project Manager with the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. They have developed as a technical designer and manager across a range of firm sizes, regions and typologies, including commercial mixed-use, healthcare, K-12 education and hospitality. My-Anh approaches all their work with the belief in the capacity of design to collaboratively address the intersectional and intergenerational challenges of the built environment. My-Anh received a BS of Architecture from UVA in 2018 where they currently act as chair of the A-School Young Alumni Council. They were a scholar with the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program AIA DC 2025 cohort. They are published as co-author of Out in Architecture and with ACSA, Where are my People: Queer in Architecture. In their spare time, they enjoy watching films, writing poetry, and cooking up a storm.

As a member of the AYAC, My-Anh seeks to strategically bridge communities and practice solidarity across identities. They are happy to connect students and alumni centered on particular interests for professional and personal development. Please reach out!

Mert Kansu (he/him/his)

Vice Co-Chair
UVA MArch 2019
Architect, VMDO

Charlottesville, VA

mk8tr@virginia.edu

Member as of 2023

Mert uncovered his interest and passion for discovering new places, cities, and architecture during two summer-long camping trips around Europe in his childhood. He enjoys architecture for its ability to change how people feel and interact with each other and their surroundings. Believing that architecture and design can be inspired from anything around us, he enjoys pulling sources from art, photography, movies, popular culture, and daily experiences. Born, raised, and educated in Istanbul, Mert's training informed his respect for the social and cultural contexts of places as well as his prioritization of the buildability, feasibility, and usability of his projects. Mert became interested in sustainability and ecology during his MArch program at UVA. For his thesis research, he extensively studied coastal, urban, and resilient solutions that temper climatic disasters through energy production and community development.  Digesting the projects he works on by perceiving and presenting them as a story, he currently enjoys the inviting environment of Charlottesville and VMDO, where he works in the Higher Education studio. As the USA Country Reporter for the World Architecture Community, Mert shares his perspectives on design and American architecture with WAC's global audience. He participated in AIA Virginia's 2020 Emerging Leaders in Architecture program.

Jenni Rogan (she/her/hers)

Vice Co-Chair
UVA MUEP 2023, Carleton College BA Biology

Climate and Community Coordinator, Working Landscapes

Warrenton, NC

rogan.l.jenni@gmail.com

Member since 2023

Jenni Rogan graduated from the University of Virginia in 2023 with a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning. Prior to completing this degree, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Carleton College, a small liberal arts college in Minnesota. While at UVA, Jenni was President of the Student Planners Association, where she worked closely with alumni and faculty to foster connections between our current planning students and our planning alumni. Jenni is now working her dream job as the Climate and Community Coordinator for Working Landscapes, a small community-based non-profit based in eastern North Carolina. In this work, Jenni blends her studies at UVA of climate adaptation planning with her passion for climate justice and community-engaged work. When not working, Jenni is out in her experimental garden, reading a great book, or discovering what lives in the forest in her backyard.

Adam Ashcombe (he/him)
UVA MArch 2021, University of Chicago BS in Mathematics 2017
Project Designer at Genesis AEC
Philadelphia, PA
adamashcombe@protonmail.com
Member since 2026

Adam Ashcombe is a designer, planner, and maker living in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Adam spent four years as an Urban Designer with the City of Boston Planning Department, where he managed citywide planning studies, led major zoning reform efforts, and coordinated design review for hundreds of new build projects across the city. Since moving to Philly, Adam has shifted focus back into architecture, working primarily in the life sciences/pharma program niche. Outside of work Adam can be found making things out of wood, performing in community theater, and annoying his wife Alexa with his bad jokes.

Baheshta Azizi
UVA BSArch 2021
Architectural Designer at KCCT Architects
Washington DC
Member since 2026

Hailing from Afghanistan, Baheshta is an architectural designer based in Washington, D.C., where she combines technical expertise with a passion for art, finding creative expression through painting and other artistic pursuits. Prior to joining KCCT, she worked on a variety of residential and mixed-use projects before expanding her expertise in diplomatic architecture. At KCCT, she has contributed to several high-profile federal and diplomatic projects, including the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, and the renovation of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Beyond her professional practice, Baheshta is deeply committed to serving her community through volunteerism and mentorship. She co-led the relaunch of KCCT's Sustainability and Wellness Committee and has continued to co-lead the initiative for the past three years, fostering a culture of sustainability and well-being across the firm. She also co-authored KCCT's Sustainability Action Plan as part of the firm's commitment to the AIA 2030 Commitment, advancing strategies for a more sustainable built environment.  For the past three years, she has volunteered with the District of Columbia Building Industry Association's (DCBIA) Community Improvement Day, serving as Design Chair in 2025 and leading the planning and execution of a large-scale project spanning four zones with hundreds of volunteers, efforts that earned her the 2025 DCBIA Community Improvement Day Design Chair Award. Baheshta is also an active mentor in the ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program, where she helps high school students explore careers in architecture and the broader design and construction industry. 

She believes architecture has the power to strengthen communities, and she is passionate about creating opportunities that inspire future generations of designers. Through both her professional work and community leadership, Baheshta strives to leave a lasting impact on the people and places she serves.

John Daryl Barber (he/him)

UCSD MPAc 2023, UVA MUEP + Urban Design Certificate 2016, Hampden-Sydney College BA History, 2014
PhD Candidate, University of Miami
Miami, FL
jdb401@miami.edu 
Member since 2020

John is a PhD Candidate in Accounting at the University of Miami. His research examines how enforcement and disclosure regimes reshape the composition and observability of economic activity, with particular attention to anti-money laundering enforcement, entry-regulation reforms, and firm responses to risk. Outside of research, he enjoys reading, exploring the craft beer and culinary scene at home and on the road, and spending time with his family.

Collette Block (she/her)

UVA BSArch (Design Thinking) and BA Media Studies, 2019, UVA MArch 2022

Designer, Perkins&Will
Chicago, IL

colletteblock@gmail.com

Member since 2023

Collette Block graduated from the University of Virginia in 2019 with her BS in Architecture—Design Thinking and her BA in Media Studies. After working for New York-based fashion label, alice + olivia, in store design, event planning, and visual production, she returned to the School of Architecture to pursue her Master of Architecture. Graduating in December 2022, Collette now lives in Chicago, working for Perkins&Will and specializing in interior architecture. While in Charlottesville, research and work opportunities with After Architecture, HANNAH, KUTONOTUK, and Office of Things empowered Collette both as a designer and as a woman in the field. Awarded the School of Architecture Faculty Award for Public Service, Collette hopes to continue to engage deeply with both current and former members of our community.

Vasudha Chakravarty (she/her)
UVA MArch 2025
Designer at Stantec
Philadelphia, PA
Member since 2026

Vasudha graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and earned a MArch with an Urban Design Graduate Certificate from the University of Virginia in 2025. During her time at UVA, she served as a Student Instructor Assistant (SIA), worked as an Exhibitions Assistant, and was Co-President of the Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA). Through these roles, she enjoyed mentoring fellow students, organizing events, and building connections within the School of Architecture community. Vasudha is now working in healthcare architecture, where she is interested in exploring how diagramming can enhance communication and inform decision-making throughout the design process. She is passionate about supporting students as they navigate the balance between academics and personal life and is always eager to offer guidance during design reviews and critiques.

Virginia Fuss (she/her/hers)
UVA M.Arch 2026, Georgia Tech BS Arch 2024
Architectural Intern at TS Adams Studio
Atlanta, Georgia
Member as of 2026

Virginia is a recent graduate from Atlanta, Georgia, with a passion for historic preservation and appreciation for classical architectural styles. While at UVA, she was co-president of SAGA, gained knowledge in historic preservation and woodworking, and even spearheaded an initiative to build a student-designed 13-foot picnic table with wood sourced only from UVA Sawmilling. Currently, she is working at TS Adams Studio, a residential firm that values collaboration, site character, and unique detailing - all skills that she hopes to enhance throughout her career.

Emma Gallaugher Weigand (she/her)

UVA BSArch 2023, Northeastern University MArch 2028
Boston, MA
eggallaugher23@gmail.com
Member since 2023

Emma Gallaugher graduated from UVA in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and minors in Architectural History and Art History. During her time at UVA, she was actively involved in the A-School Student Council and served as an Undergraduate Student Ambassador and Staff Assistant for the School of Architecture Office of Admissions. Throughout her years at the A-School, she worked to establish support resources for First-Generation/Low Income Students and helped to begin an A-School FG/LI Student Group. 

After graduation, Emma worked for several years in Washington, DC at Hartman-Cox Architects, where she earned her LEED Green Associate certification. She is now pursuing her Masters of Architecture at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. In her free time, she enjoys reading, enjoying nature (with lots of sunscreen), and cooking and baking to Frank Sinatra Radio.

Josh Hadley-Goggin (he/him)
UVA BSArch 2016, MArch '2020
Architectural Designer IV, ZGF
Portland, OR

Member since 2025

Josh Hadley graduated from the University of Virginia as a 'Double Hoo', receiving a BSArch in 2016 and a MArch in 2020. At UVA, he received the Community Based Undergraduate Research Grant to study renewable energy potentials for a summer camp in the mountains of Nicaragua alongside his classmate Stephen Grotz, was a Teaching Assistant in the Fabrication Lab, a Teaching Assistant for a graduate seminar with Jenny Roe, PhD, educating on Environmental Psychology and lived in the Academical Village. Over the last 7 years, Josh has worked domestically and internationally at small, medium and large-scale architecture firms spanning a myriad of markets; affordable housing, aviation, healthcare, higher education, sports & human performance, urbanism and workplace. His design interests include built environment affordances, bio-based circular materials and places of play. In his free time, Josh enjoys chilled red wines, hiking in the Doug-firs, and playing pickleball with his wife, Jess, and golden retriever, Wally.

Alexander Heald (he/him)
UVA MLA 2026, Oberlin College B.A. in Visual Arts 2013
Oakland, CA
Member since 2026

Originally from the eastern woods of Connecticut, after graduating with an MLA from UVA Alexander returned to his adopted home of Oakland, California to pursue a career in landscape architecture. He’s motivated to work with landscapes for their ability to bring together cultural narratives and ecological well-being, bridge the practical with the beautiful, and help to engender our love of place. Prior to earning his MLA, Alexander’s background includes time spent maintaining public trails with the Student Conservation Association and working wood as a carpenter. As an amateur artist he enjoys observing the world with both pencil and camera.

Maura Ikharo, AICP, MCIP-I (she/her)

UVA MUEP 2017, UMich BA English + African Studies 2012

Director of Planning, University System of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
Mauraikharo@gmail.com 
Member since 2023

Maura Ikharo, AICP currently oversees master planning at the University System of Georgia’s 26 institutions of higher education. She collaborates with system and institution personnel to negotiate project scopes, prioritize projects for system-wide capital budgets, and conduct trainings on space utilization. As a certified planner in the US and Canada, she has over a decade of experience navigating complex land use and zoning matters in real estate development in both the public and private sectors.

In her spare time, Maura enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, sewing, painting, listening to audiobooks, and globetrotting to experience the food, architecture & culture from around the world.

Sam Johnson (he/him)

UVA MArch 2019
Co-Director of Ennead Lab,
Ennead Architects
New York City, NY
sjohnson@ennead.com 
Member since 2024

Sam Johnson received his Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia in 2019. Since graduating, he has lived and worked in New York at Ennead Architects, where he was fortunate enough to be named Co-Director of Ennead Lab in 2023. As co-director, Sam helps to guide Ennead Lab in its pursuit of a more just and equitable world and has worked on topics ranging from community-owned energy generation in the Bronx, to post-secondary education in prisons, and carbon neutral construction in Helsinki. When not thinking about architecture, Sam enjoys playing soccer and eating vegetables.

Seshi Konu (she/her/hers)

UVA BSArch 2020

Strategist, Brightspot Strategy, a Buro Happold company

Norfolk, VA

Member since 2020

Seshi Konu is a Virginia native and recent graduate of the BSArch program with a concentration in Design Thinking and a minor in Global Culture and Commerce. On grounds, she was a DJ for WXTJ 100.1, an intern at the Maxine Platzer Women's Center, a fellow in the Meriwether Lewis Center for Citizen Leadership, and a set designer for The Black Monologues company. As a transfer student from the College of Arts and Sciences, she still carries her love for the humanities and intends to use design thinking as a creative tool in a range of subjects and disciplines. She is currently exploring the theoretical and material practices of design as a tool for social, political, and environmental activism and justice.

Caitlin Kreinheder (she/her)

UVA BSArch 2022, VCU MSB 2024 
Art Director, Deutsch
Los Angeles, California 
Cakreinheder@gmail.com 
Member as of 2023

Caitlin graduated in 2022 with a BSARCH with honors on the Pre-Professional track; additionally, she minored in Dance, Studio Art, and Social Entrepreneurship, and completed the Strategic Brand Communications Track in the McIntire School of Commerce.

In the School of Architecture, Caitlin served four terms on the School of Architecture Student Council, including as Vice President & President. She was also a representative to the Honor Committee, worked as a FabLab & Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, and participated in the Veneto Studio Program. Outside of the School of Architecture, Caitlin was a Class Council Member, the Vice Chair of Education for the Honor Committee, an executive committee member for the Lighting of the Lawn, a performer/choreographer with the UVA Dance Program, and a member of the Promotions class. Her service earned her the Faculty of Architecture Award for Public Service upon graduation. 

After graduating UVA, Caitlin received a Masters of Science in Business from the Brandcenter at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. She now works full-time as an Art Director for Deutsch, a creative advertising agency in Los Angeles. Caitlin currently serves as an active alumna on both the AYAC and as a Post-Graduate Trustee and enjoys giving back to the UVA community.

Jane Lee (she/her)

UVA MLA 2021, Harvard College BA 2012

Landscape Designer and Founder, Mallow Root Design
Sacramento, CA

christine.jane.lee@gmail.com

Member since 2021

After completing her MLA at UVA, Jane returned home to Northern California where she is looking forward to working with and learning from its myriad communities and landscapes. Jane's love for the landscape medium stems from the same place as her love for stories, and she sees the design process as an opportunity to increase mutual understanding amongst humans, other species, and the material world. In many ways Jane considers her design education an extension of her undergraduate studies in literature and her lifelong attachment to reading novels of all kinds. Jane also enjoys studying classical vocal music and experimenting with new plants in her family's garden.

Emma Lineberger (she/her)

UVA MArH 2023, UNC Charlotte BA in Architecture 2021

Architectural Historian at Gray & Pape, Inc.

Richmond, Virginia

Member since 2026

Emma Lineberger graduated from the University of Virginia with a Master's in Architectural History and a Certificate in Historic Preservation in 2023. She was previously president of the UVA's Society of Architecture History student chapter. Emma received a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2021. She currently works for Gray & Pape, Inc., a cultural resource management firm in its Richmond office. Emma is a member of the Historic Richmond Foundation's Junior Board. In her free time, Emma enjoys hiking, exploring cities, watching movies in the historic Byrd Theater, and expanding her record collection.
 

Veronica Merril (she/her)

UVA BArH + BA Music 2021

Land Use Planner, Cooley LLC

Reston, VA

merril.veronica@gmail.com

Member since 2021

Veronica Merril graduated with high honors from the University of Virginia with a double major in Architectural History and Music. While at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, Veronica won the 2019 Anna Hope Book Award, recognizing one outstanding rising fourth-year student interested in Historic Preservation, the 2021 Frederick Doveton Nichols Award, which recognizes academic achievement at the School of Architecture upon completion of the Architectural History degree, and was the 2020 Bobby Newman Scholar. Highlights of her time outside of the classroom include being the 2020-2021 President of the J. Sanford Miller Arts Scholars Program, the 2018-2020 President of University Records, a member of the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society, a member of the Music Arts Board, an Executive Member of the Society of Architectural Historians, a member of The Fralin’s Student Engagement Committee, and being one of the two Student Members of UVA Arts Council. Veronica worked as an Editorial Intern with the Vice Provost for the Arts, served as a Research Assistant for UVA Architecture’s Professor Jeana Ripple, was a Teaching Assistant for UVA Architecture’s Sanda Iliescu, and worked as a summer curation intern at James Monroe’s Highland, implementing elements of historic preservation and archaeology in innovative ways to enhance visitor experiences. Inspired by her research with Professor Ripple, her experience at Highland, and her academic coursework, Veronica now works as a Land Use Planner at Cooley LLP and plans on attending law school to pursue a career in land use law.

Anna Meyer (she/her)  
VCU BS + BA 2023, UVA MUEP 2025
Planner 1, Timmons Group
Richmond, VA
Member since 2025

Anna Meyer graduated from UVA with a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning and certificate in Historic Preservation. Her undergraduate degrees are in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She currently works as a planner with Timmons Group in Richmond Virginia and is committed to sustainable design and practice in cities. In her free time, she enjoys taking hikes and playing with her cat.

Stuart Pollock (he/him)
UVA M. Arch 2026, Connecticut College BA in Architectural Studies and History 2022
Architectural Designer, SEK Architects
New York, NY
stuartspollock@gmail.com 
Member since 2026

Stuart graduated from the Master of Architecture program in 2026. Prior to UVA, he graduated from Connecticut College in 2022 where he received a BA in Architectural Studies & History, and then after worked as an Architectural Designer at an interior design firm in New York City. He currently works as an Architectural Designer at SEK Architects, a high-end residential firm 45 minutes west of NYC, where he had previously interned for many years while still a student. At UVA, Stuart served as a student ambassador, a peer mentor, and a graduate research assistant in Schaeffer Somers' Housing Futures Lab.

Lily Roberts (she/her)

UVA BUEP + Architectural History, Dance, and Design Minors 2023

Engineer, Clark Construction

Washington, DC

lilyadrianaroberts@gmail.com

Member since 2023

Lily Roberts graduated with high honors from the University of Virginia in May 2023, where she was one of the first students to complete a Distinguished Major in Urban + Environmental Planning; additionally, she minored in Architectural History, Dance, and Design. Outside of the classroom, Lily found joy in several involvements. She served as an undergraduate Student Ambassador for the School of Architecture, the president (2021-2022) and vice president (2022-2023) of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students Chapter at UVA, and the undergraduate vice president (2020-2021) and treasurer (2020-2021, 2021-2022) of the Student Planners Association. Additionally, Lily was a Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership fellow, worked in Housing and Residence Life for three years and was the first student representative from the School of Architecture to serve as the Student Member of the UVA Board of Visitors. Lily currently works as an Engineer at Clark Construction Group’s Mid-Atlantic region.

Karen Salazar (she/her)

UVA BSArch 2022
Architectural Designer, Marshall Craft
Richmond, VA
Member since July 2025

Originally from Colombia. Passionate about art, painting, photography, architectural design, and drafting. I am focused on healthcare architecture. My passion for wellness extends beyond my work as a designer, as I am also an EMT and an active volunteer firefighter in Albemarle County.

Peter Sikorsky (he/him)
UVA BSArch 2019, Harvard GSD MLA 2023
Designer, Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture
Portland, ME
Member since July 2025

Peter Sikorsky developed an interest in architecture and landscape through long distance running, first along the Potomac, Rivanna, and Charles Rivers, and now, along Casco Bay. This curiosity found a spaciousness within the A-School and a form at the GSD. He is concerned with the role of precision in design to make legible our disciplines' value to a broad public; moreover, he's fascinated with the role of immutable mobiles in the production of architectural discourse. Peter works as a designer at the scale of the garden to that of land use planning; in his free time, he likes to cook, dance, hike, read, and formulate questions for pebbles and small rocks.

Sakshi Soni (she/her)
UVA MArH 2026
Kenan Research Fellow, University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
sakshisoni.0623@gmail.com
Member since 2026

I came to the University of Virginia to pursue my passion for architectural history and to better understand how heritage can connect people, places, and communities. Originally from India, my journey has taken me from documenting historic sites and cultural landscapes to conducting research as a Kenan Research Fellow at UVA. What I value most about preservation work is its ability to keep stories alive while creating meaningful connections across generations. Joining AYAC felt like a natural way to stay engaged with the A-School community that has shaped my growth both personally and professionally. I am excited to support students, alumni, and the School in any way I can while continuing to learn from others' experiences. As I build my career in architectural history and historic preservation, I hope to make a lasting impact through my work, service, and commitment to the communities I am fortunate to be part of.

Matthew Tepper (he/him)
UVA BSArch 2024
Architectural Designer, Hart Howerton
New York, NY
Member since July 2025

Matthew Tepper is a 2024 graduate of UVA, where he earned a BSArch with minors in Global Sustainability and Urban & Environmental Planning. As the recipient of the Sarah McArthur Nix Travel Fellowship, his exhibition in the UVA School of Architecture’s East Gallery, “Canal Connectivity,” explored the evolution of French canals and their role in shaping historical and contemporary urban infrastructure and design.

Matthew served as Chapter President of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) for over two years, where he reimagined the organization by fostering new connections with regional firms, organizing construction site tours, career development workshops, and other professional networking opportunities. His leadership earned him the 2023 AIAS National Chapter Leader Award, and under his guidance, the chapter was recognized as one of the fastest-growing globally in 2021–22.

A dedicated member of the A-School community, Matthew also served as a Student Ambassador, student representative on the School of Architecture Student Council, and a student instructional assistant for both Foundational Studio I and Lessons of the Lawn. Following Matthew’s final year as a Lawn Resident, Matthew’s community contributions were honored with the Edgar F. Shannon Award by the Z Society and the Kyle Kauffman Scholar Award by the School of Architecture. He is currently based in New York City, where he works as an architectural designer at Hart Howerton.

Kate Wietor
UVA MArH '24, James Madison University BS Anthropology 2021
Architectural Historian, Marstel-Day
Charlottesville, VA

Member since July 2025

Kate Wietor is an Architectural Historian on the Cultural Resources team at Marstel-Day, an environmental consulting firm, and is a member of the Vernacular Architecture Forum and the VAF Chesapeake Chapter.
At UVA, she was a Kelly Scholar and graduated with a Master of Architectural History and a Historic Preservation Certificate. She also served as the president of the University chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Kate’s student work experience included internships at Virginia Folklife, the Virginia Quilt Museum, the US Forest Service, and research projects at the UVA School of Architecture and the State Arboretum of Virginia. Before attending UVA, Kate served as an AmeriCorps member with the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, where she supported programming for Wheeling Heritage.

Thomas James Thomal Wyatt (he/him/his)

UVA MArch 2023
Designer, KCCT Architecture
Washington, DC
thjwyatt@gmail.com
Member as of July 2024

Thomas Wyatt graduated from the University of Virginia in 2023 with a Master of Architecture after receiving his Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida. A former resident of the Range, Thomas worked under Professor Peter Waldman while at UVA as a graduate teaching assistant and researcher. He is an alumnus of the Veneto program and a Nix Research Scholar. After leaving Charlottesville, Thomas moved to Washington, DC, and joined the architecture firm KCCT. Currently, he volunteers as a Regional Director for Alpha Rho Chi, and is helping reestablish the professional architecture organization's UVA chapter. When he is not exploring Washington, Thomas enjoys listening to his record collection and doing the New York Times Crossword puzzle.

Emily Zekany (she/her)
UVA BSArch 2021, Pratt MArch 2026
Designer II, Perkins&Wil
Brooklyn, NY 
Member since July 2025

Emily Zekany graduated from UVA in 2021 with a BSArch and a minor in Global Sustainability. Her senior thesis focused on coastal resiliency, reflecting her ongoing interest in climate-responsive design. After graduating, she worked for several years in Dallas at Perkins&Will and earned a LEED Green Associate certification. She is currently pursuing her Master of Architecture at Pratt Institute in New York City. Now based in Brooklyn, Emily enjoys exploring different boroughs and trying out new restaurants.

Staff liaison:  

Kim Wong Haggart, Director of Engagement and Alumni Initiatives
Faculty Rep:
Mohamed Ismail
Assistant Professor, UVA School of Architecture