Nia Fletcher is a first-year architecture student at the Tulane University of Louisiana to graduate with a 5-year B.Arch. and a minor or double major in environmental studies. In addition to her passion for architecture, she is an avid artist and musician and hopes to apply her creativity to her architectural designs. She also loves being outdoors – whether she is hiking, running, rowing, biking, or camping; she hopes to help preserve the earth’s beautiful natural resources through her architectural designs.
To kickstart her architectural education, she has participated in the Architecture, Design, and Construction (ACE) Mentorship Program in Seattle, WA, and enrolled in the Career Explorations in Architecture: Tactile Design course from Tulane University in the summer of 2021 – in addition to her individual exploration and study of architectural tools, principals, and history.
Nia’s buildings will be designed with a focus on sustainable design and development, countering housing inequalities, and creating places where people feel a sense of safety, inspiration, and belonging. She is immeasurably grateful to her ACE Mentors, Tulane Professors, and the AIA for helping her reach her goals.
My name is Samuel Leung; I am a graduating senior from Newport High School. On a typical day, you may find me enjoying a scrumptious pastry or drawing in a sketchbook. In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with photography and taking pictures with friends. During high school, my passion to volunteer and serve the community has led me to serve as a UNICEF Club officer for an ongoing two years. I look forward to continuing my education in architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design this coming fall.
Tiffany Chang (B. Arch ’22) is a student at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. She credits her love of architecture to a dream house floor plan she drew in sixth grade, and to her mentors from the ACE (Architecture/Construction/Engineering) Mentor Program in Seattle, WA. At Illinois Tech, she is a Camras Scholar and serves on the chapter board of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). Minoring in urban studies, she hopes to someday transform cities through the business of the built environment. When she is not in studio, Tiffany enjoys exploring Chicago and documenting its buildings through photos.