Macrina Abdouch Class of 2015

Since graduating in 2015, I have been working at HOK in Kansas City. During my time at HOK I have continued to work in the same Collegiate Recreation studio I did as a health and wellness intern. I have gravitated towards the technical side of architecture and focus mainly on developing the details of the project and continuing to see…

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Hannah Richards Class of 2010

Hannah Richards graduated from the first Health & Wellness program in 2010. She set up a company called The Naked Interior after becoming increasingly frustrated with toxic materials in buildings and furnishings. She offers holistic interior design that considers all aspects of human and environmental wellness. She recently completed the design of Hand & Land, a wellness store and holistic…

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Erin Ayers Class of 2019

The Health and Wellness program paved the way for my career at Hoefer Wysocki. After the 7-month internship ended, I stayed on part-time while finishing my last semester at KU and was hired on after graduation. The Health and Wellness program jump-started my career and I continue to grow in my skills and knowledge every day. I’ve been able to…

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Laura Boler Class of 2011

I’m a Client Manager at BRR Architecture. Prior to BRR, I worked at PDG where I began my professional career, starting as an intern for the Health & Wellness Program. The lessons I learned during the program propelled my knowledge and understanding of people and the built environment, lessons I still use today.  While my education and early career focused…

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Collen Cassidy Class of 2013

From hospital design conceptualization abilities to international mass-scale venue facilities; while my Health & Wellness path was unconventional to most, the real-world exposure to the field during my 5th Year is what molded a dynamically well-rounded skillset that is rare for architects this early in their career. Working as an intern while exploring through the lens of a student allowed…

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