Participate in an Alumni Conversation, a series of small group format talks with alumni professionals, to gain exposure to a variety of careers. Information on this week’s Alumni Conversationalists below.

Register through Engage (listed under Workshops).

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
NOTE: Registration closes 2 hours prior to the event.

Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 pm EDT
Virtual Event

Jeronimo Aguilar Gutierrez ‘15 MSAUD is the VP of Pricing & Procurement at Bolster, a data-driven design-build firm on a mission to create a “smart” renovation experience. He will discuss how developing an early career in the construction industry can prepare entrepreneurial architects with the necessary business skills to launch their own firms in the future.

Facilitated by Kassandra Lee '21 M.Arch/MSRED.

Thursday, July 30, 5 pm EDT
Virtual Event

Nicolas Medrano, AIA ‘07 M.Arch is an Associate Architect at SOM whose award-winning projects include 2019’s NEX Tower, awarded the Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Best Green Development by MIPIM Asia. Nic will present his current biopharma project in Singapore and share insights on designing for a government that prizes sustainability and public space.

Facilitated by Gauri Bahuguna '20 M.Arch.

In last week’s Alumni Conversation, Nisha Baliga, AICP ‘05 MSUP and Betsy Maclean ‘05 MIA/'06 MSUP, Co-Executive Directors at Hester Street, encouraged those interested in social justice and community development to learn effective strategies from experienced organizers and understand the existing network before starting a new initiative of your own. Explore the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) website for ways to get involved with a neighborhood development board.