Bio
Ana was born in Monterrey, Mexico, graduated from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon from both Undergrad and a master’s degree, being a licensed Architect in Mexico for over 10 years before moving to the U.S. and found myself “having to start over” and trying to become a licensed architect here. Getting involved with YAF shortly after arriving in Pittsburgh and serving as YAF chair for the current year.
Interview
- Why is licensure important to you? With background both as an immigrant and with a foreign education and being able to pursue and hopefully obtain licensure even if your path is not “traditional”, all our previous work and career, experiences and education, are what will bring the most value to your practice.
- What would you say to those young professionals in the architecture field that are on the fence about joining AIAS or AIA? How have you found value in membership? Being part of a community does make things easier, having someone to rely on and ask questions, overall, just realize you’re not alone along the journey, feel seen and supported.
- What is the one building that you just had to see for yourself or would one day like to see in person? Visiting the Sagrada Familia by Gaudi was life changing, all the different experiences with the light inside, and all the symbols on every wall, it was truly a moving experience, magic is real and you can feel it on every inch on this building.