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Hometown: Los Angeles | Jakarta, Indonesia

What was your reaction to hearing that you had been named ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ™s Alumni of the Year?

Honored

How have you stayed involved with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ over the years?

I served on the Alumni Advisory Board as the Mentorship Committee Chair where we started an alumni mentorship program that is still active today. I then served as the Board President of the Alumni Advisory Board. Since then, I have continued to volunteer my time as a resource in different capacities.

Why did you choose to earn a degree at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and what did you enjoy most about it?

The program sounded collaborative, hands-on and was taught primarily by adjunct faculty who were also actively practicing in the field of architecture outside of the classroom.

How would you describe your experience as a student at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ?

What stands out the most is the collaboration and mentorship I experienced with my professors and my classmates.

What was your favorite ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ class?

Design Studio

What is one thing you wish you would have done or taken advantage of during your time at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ?

I participated in the Rome, Italy study abroad program, which was extremely rewarding and memorable. If I did it over again, I would have considered a second study abroad program.

What was the most important thing you learned at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ?

The value of effective communication and presentation skills.

How did ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ help to prepare you for your career?

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ challenged me to push myself beyond my limits and discover what I was capable of achieving.

What did you do after graduating?

I started a position at a boutique architecture firm.

What are you doing now? What projects are you currently (or recently) working on?

I lead the Higher Education studio for HED in San Diego, CA. We are currently working on multiple projects including a multi-phase campus expansion for a private university in San Diego.

What career achievements are you most proud of? What do you consider the biggest challenge of your career?

I am most proud of the client relationships I have developed.

What advice would you give to current students and younger alumni looking to follow in your footsteps?

I would share one of my favorite quotes: “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”