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What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My career in architectural design comes from a fundamental desire to learn from hands-on experience. Becoming an architect requires humility and expert communication, as well as the technical skills required in constantly emerging software.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Ever since I was little, I have always enjoyed puzzle-piecing and expressing myself creatively. Interior design allows me to apply these skills to the built environment. I have a strong interest for how interior spaces can impact people’s daily lives.

Who has been a mentor or influential figure in your career, and what is the most valuable advice they have shared with you? I have been fortunate to have several mentors shape my career, and to have an active support network through CREW Boston and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board RE&FA Emerging Leaders program.

What inspired you to pursue a career in commercial real estate, and what path brought you to your current role? My career in commercial real estate began with a college internship at The Washington Trust Company that provided a valuable early experience in the banking industry.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Relocating from Chicago to Rhode Island in the middle of my career was the biggest challenge I’ve faced in business. Most of the opportunities I created in Chicago were local in nature and, unfortunately, did not transfer to Rhode Island.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? At SV Design, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to an affordable senior housing project for Harborlight Homes: Maple Woods. I often immerse myself in the project details,

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Throughout my life, I have developed artistic skills that I use to communicate ideas and concepts visually. Working in civil engineering feels like a natural extension of that. Land development is one of the more creative areas of the field,

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? When I was a kid, large skyscrapers and structures would catch my attention. I have always been drawn to the built environment and watching ideas turn into something tangible people use every day. I enjoy problem solving, puzzles, and working with a team to accomplish tasks.

What inspired you to pursue a career in this industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Real estate drew me in because it sits at the intersection of strategy, community, and opportunity. My background across multiple industries, along with advanced study in business and real estate investment, gave me a broad perspective on how property decisions shape families, businesses, and neighborhoods.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? From a young age, I was drawn to design and STEM subjects, though my direction became clear as a teenager when I discovered architecture. In college I fell in love with architectural concepts such as sustainability, adaptive reuse, and affordable housing which shaped my professional focus.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? The accomplishment I am most proud of so far in my career is completing The Shops at Stone Bridge development in Cheshire, CT. The scale and complexity of the sitework made it both exciting and challenging, particularly managing daily logistics.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Being around construction projects early on sparked my interest in shaping the built environment and solving complex problems. I pursued that passion at Wentworth, earning a BS in Civil Engineering with both technical and hands-on experience.