Biography
Ellie is a Project Director for the office building and mixed-use projects studio in Gensler’s San Francisco office and the Mixed-Use & Retail Centers Leader for the Northwest region.
Ellie is fluent in Mandarin and English and provides strategic direction to elicit high-performing and collaborative design. Her experience in project delivery and architectural design enables her to have a greater understanding of client needs and intimate project complexities.
Design opportunities lie in innovation and a holistic approach bringing together diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise to create thoughtful solutions that respond to climate change, cultural contexts, social dynamics, and human emotions.
Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Architecture, Chongqing University
Registered Architect: China
RA, CDT, LEED AP
Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Panelist, AIA Conference, “Designing for Employee Well-Being,” 2023