Alumni Council
Formed in 2019, the Tulane School of Architecture Alumni Council is a global group of committed alumni.
Together the TuSA Alumni Council members initiate events that strengthen local networks of current alumni, provide mentorship and support to further the careers of students and graduates, and leverage their collective influence to ensure a diverse and inclusive future for the school. The council also has the following three standing subcommittees: Communications, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Student Engagement. The council is currently chaired by Adrianne Steichen (A '01) and James Rolf (MPS ‘16). The council leadership and membership is listed below.
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Chair Bios
Adrianne Steichen (A '01) AIA, LEED AP BD+C & HOMES, is Principal of PYATOK architecture + urban design in Oakland, CA. PYATOK works to foster the development of vibrant, sustainable, inclusive communities through sensitive architecture and urban design, education, service and technical innovation. As a Principal, Adrianne brings more than 15 years of experience in student and residential developments. She is a highly skilled technical architect and project manager, who has led several large urban housing projects overseeing design work, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration, while also leading the office in the advancement of BIM techniques and implementation. A licensed architect in California and Oregon, a LEED accredited professional in BD+C and Homes, Adrianne holds a Master in Architecture with a minor in Film Studies from Tulane University.
James Rolf (MPS '16) is the Director of Planning and Preservation for the Recovery School District and the principal of Rolf Preservation Works, LLC. Between these two roles, he has over 15 years of experience in rehabilitating historic structures. During his time as the Director of Planning and Preservation with the Louisiana Recovery School District, James oversaw the renovation of 24 school buildings, leveraging over $85M in historic and new markets tax credits. James brings his extensive experience in complex financial structuring as well as knowledge of historic building materials to every project. He completed his Masters in Preservation Studies at Tulane University in 2016, where he was instrumental in the preservation of the Carrollton Courthouse.
James is a fifth-generation Gretna resident and is passionate about preserving the community in which he lives. He is Vice President of the Gretna Historical Society and a member of the Finance Committee. James continues to preserve Gretna’s built environment through his restoration efforts of both residential structures and churches. Rolf Preservation Works is currently working on a number of tax credit projects on the Westbank and recently finalized the McDonoghville National Register District nomination.
Atlanta
Stacey Lucas A *00
Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, Inc.
Kyle McCluskey A '09
Jacobs
Amber Stewart A *09 Jacobs
Austin
Lucas Elser MSRED *18
Project Management Advisors, Inc.
Boston
Sam Naylor A '16 Utile
Arielle Scher A *18 HGA
Chicago
Emma Jasinski A *14 Design Trust Chicago
Sean McGuire A *12 Gensler
Joshua Mings A'12 Aggregate Studios
Me'osha Solsberry A*18, MSRED *18
Fitzgerald Associates Architects
Dallas
Sarah Cumming A ‘14
Overland Partners
Devin Weaver A *11
Perkins + Will
Honolulu
Frank Xiong A'14 Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
International
Katherine Allen A '15
Henning Larsen, Denmark
Kansas City
Michelle Barrett A '19 Multistudio
William Trakas A*12
BNIM
Los Angeles
Jake Lazere A *14
Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects
Jeffrey Zolan A '16
DLR Group
Miami
Alexandra Mangimelli A '09
Strang Design
New Orleans
Chris Daemmrich A ‘17
Tulane University
Celeste Favrot MSRED *18
First Lake Properties
Austin Hogans A*20 Trapolin Peer
Nick Kallman A '20 Mirambell Realty
Meghan Murphy MPS *16 City of New Orleans, LA
Catherine “Katie” Nguyen A *16
EskewDumezRipple
Lane Rapier A *18
Farouki Farouki
Brook Tesler MPS '14 VCC Foundation
New York
Braham Berg A '18, MSRED *18
BBB3rg LLC
Keristen Edwards A '20, MSRED *20 Spectacular Design
Ashley Gaudlip MPS *17 FEMA
Wells Megalli A *17
Selldorf Architects
Ian Rosenfield A '15
Anthony Vanky A *07
Columbia University
Orlando
Jordan Matthews White A*13 Walt Disney Imagineering
Phoenix
Chris Cody MPS *14
Arizona State Historic Preservation Office
Nicole Mehaffey A '16
Salt Lake City
Kelly Holland A '09
Arch Nexus
Seattle
Nick Vann A '09, MPS *09
Washington State, Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
St. Louis
Kekeli Dawes A *18
Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Washington, DC
J. Marshall Brown MPS *16 Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning
Brinda Sen Gupta A '11, MSRED *12
World Wide Technology
Interested in learning more about the Alumni Council? Reach out to Kristen Jones, Director of Student Affairs at kjones41@tulane.edu.