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BEAU Property ManagementArchitectural Intern
Apr. 2026
PolygenceArchitecture Research Mentor
Dec. 2025I mentor students exploring architecture and the built environment, supporting them in developing independent projects grounded in their own interests. Alongside this, I draw from my own research to provide context and direction, while encouraging critical thinking and clear, creative communication of ideas.
El Terreno: Cultural Exchange CentreDesigner arquitetônico
Sep. 2025 - Oct. 2025EcuadorContributed to the design of a prototype for affordable housing using locally sourced and sustainable materials in the Ecuadorian Andes. Also assisted in developing a water management building supporting community water systems and environmental resilience.
Sachaqa Centro De ArteArtist in Residence
Aug. 2025 - Sep. 2025San Roque de CumbazaParticipated in an artist residency in the Peruvian Amazon, where I explored the intersection of art, landscape, and the built environment through immersive, place-based research. Engaging with local materials, techniques, and ecological systems, I developed visual work and design concepts grounded in vernacular knowledge and environmental context. This experience informed my ongoing research on how design can respond to social and ecological conditions, particularly through material practices and site-specific approaches.
Design for Social ChangeCreative Director of Nomadic Design Studio
Jul. 2025As Creative Director, I lead the design branch of Design for Social Change - a mobile, experimental studio using visual and spatial practice to investigate power, place, and build toward community-driven change. Our work moves fluidly across landscapes and neighborhoods, adapting design as a tool for dialogue, resistance, and transformation. I guide the studio’s vision, curate collaborative projects, and develop place-based work that challenges dominant narratives and uplifts community knowledge.
University of Colorado DenverResearch Assistant | Wind River Reservation Landscape Architecture Design Project
Jan. 2025 - May. 2025Conducting in-depth research to support a landscape architecture design project centered on Indigenous food sovereignty at the Wind River Reservation. This project aims to create a cultural center that integrates relevant foods, ceremonial spaces, cultural resources, and educational opportunities for the local First Nations communities. Key research areas include: - Historical and contemporary presence of First Nations people on the land
- Cultural traditions, ceremonies, and governance structures
- Demographics, education, and food systems
- Ethical anthropological surveying methodologies
- Funding opportunities, including grant research This research informs a design approach that is deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and self-determination, ensuring the space serves the needs of the community while honoring their cultural heritage.
University of Colorado DenverResearch Assistant | Amache National Historic Site Cultural Landscape Inventory
Sep. 2024 - Jan. 2025Creating graphic materials to explore and communicate the history and landscape of the Amache National Historic Site Japanese internment camp, integrating design with social justice and historical preservation.
Denver Regional Council of GovernmentsCivic Academy Participant
Sep. 2024 - Oct. 2024Selected to participate in the Civic Academy Fall 2024 cohort, a program designed to explore regionally significant issues such as environmental resilience, sustainable development, multimodal transportation, inclusive community building, and economic growth in the Denver metro area. Through collaborative engagement with regional experts and community leaders, I am deepening my understanding of these topics and developing actionable strategies to drive positive change in our region. Throughout the course, I have contributed to an action plan aimed at strengthening our communities, benefiting from continuous peer feedback to refine and enhance ideas. My project has focused on the foundational elements of a think tank nonprofit, which I am co-founding with a colleague in law school to address complex social issues and create innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for our communities.
Matrix Design Group, Inc.Landscape Architecture Intern
Apr. 2024 - Jul. 2024Denver, Colorado, United StatesDeveloped landscape architecture and urban design graphics for marketing materials supporting community design projects. Utilized AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Photoshop to create visual content that enhanced project presentations and proposals. Contributed to the promotion and communication of design concepts for a variety of community-focused initiatives.
Center for Inclusive Design and EngineeringStudent Assistant
Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024Assisted in the development of assistive technology kits for schools across Colorado, providing educational materials tailored to students with diverse physical and mental learning abilities. Completed coursework on universal design principles and created videos and graphic materials to support inclusive education initiatives.
Design for Social ChangeCo-Founder
Aug. 2023EquadorDesign for Social Change is a grassroots design justice initiative using design and policy to support community-led change. What began as a small student collective has grown into a nomadic, collaborative practice, hosting events, supporting mutual aid efforts, and co-creating projects with communities, organizers, and nonprofits across Latin America.
Resource CentralWater Resource Intern
May. 2022 - Sep. 2022Educated homeowners on sustainable lawn watering practices by conducting water usage analyses and adjusting irrigation systems to optimize efficiency. Worked collaboratively on teams to remove traditional lawns and replace them with more sustainable alternatives. Contributed to the Garden in a Box initiative, promoting eco-friendly landscaping solutions to help reduce water consumption.
Learning EnterprisesEnglish Language Teacher
May. 2019 - Aug. 2019Macaracas District, Los Santos, PanamaAs a Volunteer English Teacher with Learning Enterprises, I provided interactive, hands-on English language instruction to students in a rural Panamanian community, fostering creativity and expanding communication skills. I painted multiple murals on their school and assisted in the establishment of an English language school within the community, contributing to sustainable educational development. This experience supported Learning Enterprises' mission of enhancing cross-cultural understanding, promoting volunteerism, and delivering meaningful work experiences, while strengthening global connections and community impact.
ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES-LEHIGH VALLEY INCSustainability Intern
Sep. 2018 - May. 2019Conducted research on systemic and racial injustices in U.S. communities contributing to mass incarceration, interviewing professionals such as local politicians, urban planners, and law enforcement to gain insights into the prison system. Developed a proposal advocating for a "Criminal Justice Week" at universities across the Lehigh Valley. Delivered presentations in sociology classes on the intersection of crime, community, and systemic injustice, advocating for reforms to promote a more equitable and just legal system.
University Industry Innovation NetworkLee Iacocca International Intern
May. 2018 - Aug. 2018Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsWorked as a student intern at UIIN, specializing in writing case studies on innovations from university-industry collaborations. Conducted research and interviews at institutions in the Netherlands, Hungary, and Vienna. Assisted in organizing and leading an international conference in London. Received training in creating engaging presentations with a focus on storytelling and public speaking, enhancing the delivery and impact of research findings.
United NationsNGO Youth Representative
Mar. 2017 - Sep. 2018Represented the World Corrosion Organization (WCO) at monthly United Nations General Meetings, engaging with global professionals and advocates in the fields of sustainable development and corrosion protection.
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