Cheryl is a native of her beloved New Mexico. She learned most of what she knows about architecture and construction from her 25 years at the University of New Mexico. She is passionate about helping others make their projects the best they can be. In her spare time, you will find her enjoying her two boys, her favorite cat, knitting, sewing, tennis and adventuring in the great outdoors.

Business Administration Certificate, CNM

From Santa Ana, California, Isabella is passionate about architecture and how buildings shape the stories of communities. She is particularly drawn to community-focused design and volunteer projects that make a real impact. Actively involved in professional organizations for emerging designers, she loves exploring new design ideas, graphic design, discovering music, cooking, and sharing movies with friends.

Master of Architecture, University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of New Mexico

Growing up in Chicago, Maggie's early exposure to architecture inspired her passion for architecture and interior design, historic preservation, and crafting spaces that are both beautiful and functional. She brings this vision to her design work. She is passionate about her community work, serving on nonprofit boards including the New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum and the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico. Outside of work, she enjoys Irish dance, baking, cooking, traveling, attending the opera and concerts, playing board games, and spending time with her children and her cats.

Originally from Northern California, Gina brings a global perspective from her time living and traveling abroad. With 14+ years in HR and a background in hospitality and construction management, she’s passionate about supporting people and projects. Outside of work, she enjoys family time, outdoor adventures, trying new restaurants, and tackling DIY projects.

Jeff chose to become an architect because he loves the art of creation and then seeing it developed and inhabited. His passion is helping others achieve their potential. When Jeff isn’t planning, designing, and constructing, he enjoys hiking and biking outdoors, playing guitar, and singing.

As the Director of Community Relations extraordinaire for Design Group, Vanessa makes sure to serve New Mexico with award winning design. When away from the office, you can find her fishing and camping with her family, or out hiking on the trails.

Melissa is from Cuba, N.M. and is fluent in Navajo. Her inspiration stems from a desire to better her community through sustainable design concepts. She enjoys walking her dogs, hiking, and camping. When she’s not outdoors, she takes on DIY projects, creates Navajo art, reads, draws, and paints.

Mark believes architecture produces environments that constantly change the way we live our lives – it sets the stage for interactions with people, with nature and ourselves. His passion is making people’s lives better. Outside of work, Mark enjoys music, backpacking, skiing, swimming, and biking.

Elaine likes to read, bake, and hang out with friends and family during her free time. As a designer, she enjoys renovating older building types. Elaine is married with two kids and is raising two grandchildren and a niece, with the help of her five dogs.

Xavier was born and raised in Quito, in the Andian region of Ecuador. His father, an architect, inspired Xavier to think three-dimensionally. This way of thinking lead to his own passion for architecture, as well as food, art, music, photography, family, and the conservation of our environment.