Leadership

“I believe that there is great opportunity in every school project, large or small.  Working collaboratively with engaged stakeholders allows us to design projects that truly make a difference. Delivering an inspiring project that positively impacts students and the school community is an amazing feeling.”

“Being a part of a team that is truly passionate about creating a firm that has profound impact on the communities we serve while building on our core pillars of relationships, performance, and design motivates me every day.”

“I love working with our clients to take advantage of the opportunity in projects to not only design excellent facilities, but the opportunity to create positive change in the individual lives affected by these facilities.”

“I am passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives by building and maintaining relationships that are bound by trust, compassion, mutual respect, and collaboration.”

“I enjoy the entire process of either transforming an existing school or developing a new campus by taking a project through programming, design, and construction. The most rewarding part of being a school architect is the first day of school when the students, staff and entire community can celebrate their new environment.”

“My role is to design an approach, assemble the right resources, and guide a collaborative process towards outcomes that advance the client’s mission.”

“The art of architecture cannot be realized without engineering creativity and innovation. I enjoy our integrated approach that allows me to collaborate with our architects to make our clients desires a reality.”

“I thrive on understanding and creating realities for my clients, community and team.”

“My passion lies in bringing great design and technology together to exceed our client’s needs, while mentoring the next generation of architects”

“It is truly a great honor to be a part of a profession that has every opportunity to positively affect the daily lives of all people.”

“Workplaces that are planned and designed correctly, enhance the human experience, build community, and provide the backdrop for augmenting culture for the better.”

“Well designed space has such a positive impact on people who live and work in buildings. I love working collaboratively with clients to create those spaces and ultimately bring their program and vision to life.”

“The most satisfying aspect of what we do as Architects is engaging with our talented clients, colleagues, and construction partners.  I have had the great privilege of forming close relationships over the years, working collaboratively, and learning from these very capable individuals.  Working together we will continue to develop thoughtfully designed projects in support of our clients’ mission and the communities in which they reside.”

“Design is not just about creating beautiful architecture; it’s about forging meaningful connections with clients, guiding them through the process, and witnessing their satisfaction when their vision becomes a reality. Hearing ‘It’s exactly what we wanted’ at the completion of the project is the true reward that makes my job incredibly fulfilling.”

“California’s Community College system is a huge piece of who I am, so I’ve loved paying it forward, spending almost all of my career in Higher Education design.”

“As a Healthcare Architect, I am passionately driven to positively affect people’s lives through a collaborative project delivery process resulting in successful designs. While performing my leadership role on projects and within Lionakis, I am always humbled by and learn from the various clients, contractors, consultants, and peers with whom I interact.”

“I enjoy listening with empathy and delivering thoughtful designs that improve the day to day lives of every individual that uses these essential facilities.”

“My passion for architecture is driven by creating learning environments that impact student education in a positive and meaningful way. It is extremely rewarding to have a direct impact on local schools and communities.”

“I love working with engaged stakeholders to create empowering educational spaces that help students, teachers, and communities succeed.”

“I have always been drawn to designing educational facilities because architecture has a profound impact on how we live, learn, and experience life. In collaboration with our school district partners, we can significantly enhance the student experience by creating healthy spaces that inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and support diverse learning styles so that every student can succeed.”