About Katie
At LPA|A since September 1986
As president, Katie provides the strategic vision for the firm and ensures that LPA|A as a whole, as well as the individuals who comprise it, are continually learning and advancing.
Education
- Boston Architectural Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Architecture
AIA Scholarship - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, cum laude
Kinnicutt Award, Worcester Art Museum
Professional Registration
- Massachusetts Architectural Registration No. 9719
- LEED Accredited Professional
- MCPPO Certified
Affiliations
- Member, The American Institute of Architects (A.I.A)
- Board Member, A.I.A. Central Massachusetts Chapter 2000-2006
- President, AIA MA 2004-2005
- Executive Advisory Committee, Worcester Technical High School
- Member, Preservation Worcester 1990-present
- President, Mechanics Hall of Worcester 2009-2011
- Trustee, Worcester Community Action Council 2016-2017, 2020-present
- Trustee, Mechanics Hall 2002-present
- Trustee, Higgins Armory 2003-2009, 2012
- Member, SCUP (Society for College & University Planning)
- Corporator, Greater Worcester Community Foundation
- Member, WPI Architectural Engineering Advisory Board
Presentations | Awards
- MSBA Designer Roundtable: Community-Driven Design, Engagement Beyond Visioning 2022
- MSBA Story of a Building: Green School Buildings for Massachusetts Students: The People Who Make It Work Heading Toward a Green School Infrastructure 2022
- Worcester Chamber of Commerce Gamechangers Conference: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Panelist 2021
- Boston Society of Architects Women in Design Award of Excellence 2020
- Smith College Ada Comstock scholars presentation 2018 Architectural studio guest critic 2018
- WPI studio guest critic 2017-2018
- Boston Architectural College: Practice Networks 2018
- Speaker at Worcester Women’s Conference Workshops: “Navigating Your Career: Creating Your Own Opportunities” 2018
- Guest Speaker to College of the Holy Cross Architectural Studies: “The Impact of a Liberal Arts Education on an Architectural Career” 2018
- WPI Guest Lecturer to A/E Students: 21st Century Transformation – Hanover Theatre Revitalization 2017
- Girl Scouts of Central & Western MA Keynote Speaker: STEM Expo 2017
- Worcester Business Journal: Outstanding Women In Business Award 2016
- Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference panelist: “Smashing the Glass Ceiling” 2016
- Metal Architecture national award program judge: 2015 and 2016
- Preservation Massachusetts Conference panelist: “Preservation Techniques and Technologies: Asking the Right Questions” 2014
- AIA New England Conference presentation: Hanover Theatre Case Study 2013
- NESDEC Educational Facility Conference presentation: “Programming: Key to Successful Building Project” 2005
