Maddison Wells was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a New Orleans native and a Black woman, she believes in researching, designing, and developing for equity. Wells is a Tulane University’s School of Architecture alum; in 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate. She then proceeded to graduate with a Master of Business in Architecture & Design from IE University’s School of Architecture & Design. In the spring of 2021, Maddison placed 1st in IE University’s MBArch Entrepreneurship Challenge in the category of Urban Life and Urban Space. She also had the opportunity to be a speaker at the virtual TEDxTulane conference, Beyond the Conversation. Her speech, “The Self-Reparation of Black Communities,” proposes a potential solution for the reparation of historic discriminatory policies, interventions, and contemporary mentalities that have contributed to the continuous divestment of black communities. She is now attending Howard University and working towards a Ph.D. in Sociology. Maddison seeks to integrate sociological research into the design process as a means of measuring the impact of buildings on communities over time.
Originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana, Calvin now resides in New Orleans, Louisiana as a founding member and associate of studio^RISE. He discovered his love of architecture and design at an early age. He grew up in a large family of artists and designers and fell comfortably into that mindset. Calvin left Natchitoches to attend Tulane School of Architecture and graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, and Master of Architecture degree with a minor in Urban Design in 2017. This included studying urban design, architecture and furniture design at DIS in Copenhagen. Calvin has 6+ years’ experience with varying projects and has led teams for larger programs and designs, including single family residential, university work, schools and restaurants. He is a certified LEED Green Associate and recently started studying for the ARE. This past year, Calvin has worked with Tulane School of Architecture as an Alumni Mentor and guest reviewer. He is a co-chair of the AIA New Orleans chapter of the Small Firm Exchange and is attending the 2023 AIA Louisiana / ACEC of Louisiana Emerging Leaders Institute. Calvin also likes to sketch with the New Orleans chapter of Urban Sketchers.
Me’osha Solsberry is a Chicago native, with a passion for community service and impactful design. Me’osha received her Bachelor of Design in Architecture through the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and her Master of Architecture and Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development through Tulane University. While at Tulane University, Me’osha was highly involved in the School of Architecture newly formed NOMAs-TU chapter. It was through her leadership and involvement with NOMAs-TU, that she received the Graduate Leadership award at commencement.
Me’osha currently works for FitzGerald Associates Architects as an Associate. She has practiced in Architecture for 4 years. Professionally she has been a member of the Tulane Task Force on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and served as the Historian for the I-NOMA Chapter. She is currently a member of the I-NOMA, Tulane Alumni Counsel, CSI-Chicago Chapter, and serves as a professional bridge for the Tulane University’s NOMAs Chapter and Tulane University’s Women in Architecture student chapters.
Me’osha believes that her greatest contribution to this field of architecture will be to expose, educate, and advocate for those that follow her. Her goal is to continue to push to change the narrative that makes architecture a more inclusive path.
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.