Alissa is a licensed architect, registered in the State of New York.  She received her B.Arch with Honors from Iowa State University and was the recipient of the Richard F Hanson Prize.  In 2006, she joined Foster + Partners in London and was made an Associate in 2009.  She has also worked in the offices of William Rawn Associates, RDG Planning / Design, and DLR Group.  She has been certified LEED AP

BD+C since 2012.