I am a native of Virginia and grew up in Chesterfield, a suburb between Richmond and Petersburg. My mom always supported my dreams and, after I met an architect at a Girl Scout career fair, my mom helped me achieve that goal. I attended Howard University and worked in architecture firms in Virginia. When an opportunity became available to do work that was more community centered, I took it and moved to the left coast.

I was a Project Manager at the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation. My primary role was as client representative for an affordable condo project and predevelopment of new projects.

Outside of my work, I served as a Girl Scout troop leader, on the board of the Visitacion Valley Community Center, and as editor of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) magazine.

I am currently working on projects closer to home in Virginia and taking care of my family. I continue to study community development best practices, write, and develop real estate projects.

Buildings are important but building community is even more important.

Previous Experience

Rose Architectural Fellow – Visitacion Valley Community Development Corporation and the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation

Intern Architect – Moseley Architects

Intern Architect – Studio Ammons, Inc.

Editor, FORWARD, the online quarterly publication of the AIA National Associates Committee

Jury member – AIA National Architecture Honor Awards jury

Board Member – Urban Ecology

Board Member – AIA Richmond board of directors

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, magna cum laude, Howard University, 2001

Certifications

Licensed Architect, Virginia

Graduate, Bay Area Ross Program in Real Estate

LEED™ Accredited Professional
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