Moriah Sims was raised in Indianapolis, IN and later moved to Texas to pursue her aspirations of becoming an Architect. She received her B.S in Architecture from Prairie View A&M University where she also served in a Student Government Association position as Miss Prairie View A&M University 2017-2018. Her platform, “Build a Better Future” was centered around homeless awareness. She created programs and events that enlightened students of homelessness and advocated for affordable housing. Her efforts were recognized, and she was awarded the Most Impressive Queen Award at the Leadership for Kings and Queens Conference, and was also awarded the Dean Hallmark Award issued by PVAMU’s School of Architecture. Moriah then attended Texas A&M University where she graduated with a Master’s in Architecture. During her enrollment at TAMU she worked as an Architecture Teacher’s Assistant. Soon after her graduation she joined KAI Enterprises where she works on projects that aim to transform communities. Moriah now resides in Dallas, TX with her husband, Jeremy Sims, also an Architectural Associate.
Naomi Charlesworth is currently attending Ball State University as a member of the College of Architecture and Planning. She wanted to become an architect at a very young age, and it is something she continues to strive for. As a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Naomi’s heritage has inspired her to consider the ecological impact of structural design and seek to ensure harmony with the natural surroundings. Her design aesthetic has been influenced by her travels to many cities around the world, along with the natural world around her. She spends a great deal of time developing art in numerous mediums including stained glass, jewelry making, 3-D building and printing, digital art, painting and drawing.