Emily Smith

Strategic Initiatives Lead

Emily is focused on advancing the studio’s strategic initiatives, bringing together partnerships, funding opportunities, and collaborative programs that help ideas move from concept into action.

Emily supports the studio’s strategic initiatives, connecting design work with partnerships, funding opportunities, and programs that help ideas move forward. Her role focuses on aligning projects with the networks and resources that support community-focused design and long-term impact. With experience across architecture and interior design environments, Emily brings a strong understanding of the design process and the frameworks that support project development. Through research, grant coordination, and collaborative program development, she helps position the studio’s work within broader conversations around community, sustainability, and innovation.