Years with WSA  2

Education 

Master of Architecture | Washington University, St. Louis                                                         Bachelor of Science in Architecture | University of Cincinnati

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus?

Short North

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Love Yourz” by J. Cole

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away.” - Hitch

What is the best type of cheese?

“Cheesecake, duh.”

Years with WSA  3 months

Education 

Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Interior Design Emphasis | University of Missouri - Columbia

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Chicago? 

Old Town

What song best describes your work ethic?

“The Climb” by Miley Cyrus

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Is there some reason that my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?” - Miranda Priestly, The Devil Wears Prada

What season would you be and why?

"Summer. Give me all the sunshine, beaches, lakes, boats, pools, rooftops, and experiences with friends and family!"

Years with WSA 

1 Year

Education 

Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University Minor in Business | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

University District on gameday!

What song best describes your work ethic?

"Runnin’ Down a Dream" by Tom Petty

What is your favorite movie quote?

"What is this? A center for ants?! The building has to be at least… three times bigger than this!" - Zoolander

You can have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what is it? (...besides money)

"Golf balls, I seem to lose a lot."

Years with WSA 

20

Education 

Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

OSU campus

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Hang on Sloopy” by The OSU Marching Band

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” - Red, Shawshank Redemption

If you could bring back any trend, what would it be?

“Men wearing nice hats. Mine would be a visor. If you see me on the weekend, I'm always wearing a visor.”

Years with WSA 

9 months

Education 

Associate of Applied Science in Architecture | Columbus State Community College Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management | University of Sussex Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Grandview

What song best describes your work ethic?

"One Foot" by Walk the Moon

What is your favorite movie quote?

"That'll do, pig. That'll do." - Farmer Hoggett, Babe

What is in the trunk of your car right now?

"Reusable shopping bags. Towels and a blanket. Water bottles. Jumper cables and a few tools. Ratchet straps. Cool rocks and probably some sand and dog treats."

Years with WSA  3 months

Education 

Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Work It” by Missy Elliott

What is your favorite movie quote?

“It's okay, you're a goonie and goonies always make mistakes. ...Just don't make any more. ” - Mikey, The Goonies

What is the scariest thing you have ever done for fun?

“Road in the passenger seat while my husband drove us to the top of Pikes Peak for donuts.”

Years with WSA 

7

Education 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design | Miami University Minor in Business Management Organizational Leadership | Miami University

Community Involvement 

President-Elect | IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter Board Member | A Kid Again Central Ohio

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

The Alphabet Streets

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Human” by The Killers

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Remember, boys, no points for second place” - Slider, Top Gun

Have you ever started petting a really fluffy dog and just gotten very overwhelmed by how fluffy this dog is?

“Next.”

Years with WSA 

4

Education 

Master of Architecture, Specialization in Urban Architecture and Urban Design | University of Oregon Bachelor of Arts in Architecture | Miami University Minor in Interactive Media Studies | Miami University

Community Involvement 

Appointed Commissioner | Italian Village Commission

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Kick Drum Heart” by The Avett Brothers

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

You’ve been given an elephant. You can’t give it away or sell it. What would you do with the elephant?

“Keep it as a pet, for sure.”

Years with WSA 

3

Education 

Master of Architecture | Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | University of Cincinnati

Community Involvement 

AIA Ohio Alternate Director | AIA Columbus AIA Columbus Alternate Director | AIA Ohio

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Brewery District

What song best describes your work ethic?

"The Business" by Tiesto

What is your favorite movie quote?

"I understand that you little guys start out with your woobies and you think they're great... and they are, they are terrific. But pretty soon, a woobie isn't enough. You're out on the street trying to score an electric blanket, or maybe a quilt. And the next thing you know, you're strung out on bedspreads Ken. That's serious." - Jack Butler, Mr. Mom

Which conspiracy theory do you almost believe?

“Finland doesn't exist.”

Years with WSA 

3

Education 

Master of Architecture | University of Kansas Bachelor of Arts in Studio Fine Arts | Georgetown University Minor in Mathematics | Georgetown University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Short North

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Burning Too” by Fugazi

What is your favorite movie quote?

“This aggression will not stand, man.” - Jeffrey, The Big Lebowski

If you were a wrestler, what would be your entrance theme song?

“Apache” by Incredible Bongo Band

Years with WSA  2

Education 

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications | Ohio University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Short North

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Bust a Move” by Young MC

What is your favorite movie quote?

“So, I got that going for me.” - Karl, Caddyshack

What did you name your first car?

“Blue Streak. It was a 1980 Blue Fire Bird. And it was before the movie came out.”

Years with WSA  3 Months

Education 

Associates in Digital Media Design | Central Ohio Technical College                                         Bachelor's in Interactive Media Design | Franklin University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

"The Distance" - Cake

What is your favorite movie quote?

"Actually. I'm not even mad. That's amazing."  Anchorman

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?

Basically anything outside! I spend a lot of time in my garden and enjoy long hikes and bike rides.

Years with WSA  1

Education 

Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | University of Cincinnati

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“The Business, Pt. II” by Tiesto and Ty Dolla $ign

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I don’t think my father, the inventor of Toaster Strudel, would be too pleased to hear about this.” - Gretchen Wieners, Mean Girls

What is your favorite kitchen appliance?

“SodaStream.”

Years with WSA 

4

Education 

Master of Architecture | Pratt Institute Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“It's Five O'Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

What is your favorite movie quote?

“The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.” - Super Troopers

If you had to use a fake name, what fake name would you make up?

“It depends what the fake name would be for. Probably Cat Nip.”

Years with WSA  3 months

Education 

Associate of Science in Architecture | Columbus State Community College Master of Management Information Systems | George Washington University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Smith College

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

I'm still new to Columbus, but I do like the Downtown District.

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper

What is your favorite movie quote?

Almost any line from the Princess Bride. Any other movie quote would just be Inconceivable!

What is your favorite children's story?

"My mom taught first-graders to read and our home was full of fantastic children's books so this is a hard question." Favorite Picture Book: Going Places by Richard Scarry Favorite Chapter Book: The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper

Years with WSA  5

Education 

Master of Architecture | University of Manitoba                                                                                     Master of English | University of Manitoba                                                                                           Bachelor of Arts in English and Chemistry | University of Manitoba

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Grandview

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” by Johnny Mercer

What is your favorite movie quote?

“What the hell kind of clown are you?” - Quick Change

If you could have any fictional character as your imaginary friend, who would you choose and why?

“Ice Bear from We Bare Bears.”

Years with WSA 

2

Education 

Associates of Applied Sciences in Architecture | Columbus State Community College USMC Retired | 0331

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Downtown.

What song best describes your work ethic?

“The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco.

What is your favorite movie quote?

“When the chips are down… These civilized people, they’ll eat each other.” - The Joker, The Dark Knight

What is in the trunk of your car right now?

“Oh boy. Golf clubs and a jiu jitsu gi.”

Years with WSA 

2

Education 

Master of Architecture, Specialization in Urban Design | University of Oregon Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus?

Worthington.

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I’ll see you there, or I will see you on another time.” - Peter Klaven, I Love You, Man

If you were a pair of jeans, what type would you be?

“A classic blue jean slim fit.”

Years with WSA  3 Months

Education 

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | University of Cincinnati

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Franklinton

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Don't Stop Me Now” by Queen

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I am not a gun” -  The Iron Giant

What is your favorite genre of music and why?

“Indie rock from the early aughts, because it was some good soul-nurturing stuff, and also nostalgia.”

Years with WSA 

30

Education 

Post-Graduate Studies in the History of Architecture & Art | University of Illinois, Chicago Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

Community Involvement 

Treasurer | AIA National

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

The Short North

What song best describes your work ethic?

"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" by Freddy Fender

What is your favorite movie quote?

Helen: "Everyone's special, Dash." Dash: "Which is another way of saying no one is." - The Incredibles

How violently do you have to fight the urge to scream when you hear the ice cream truck coming?

"Not much at all. Those guys are creepy, I was always scared of the ice cream man."

Years with WSA  1 Year

Education 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography | Columbus College of Art & Design

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Chicago? 

Lincoln Park

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Too Much” by Drake

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Hey, I'm gonna give you to the count of 10, to get your ugly, yella, no-good keister off my property, before I pump your guts full of lead! One, two, ten! Keep the change, ya filthy animal!” - Gangster Johnny, Home Alone

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?

“If I were famous, I would want to be famous for having my art showcased at the Louvre.”

Years with WSA 

9 months

Education 

Bachelor of Science in Design, Interior Design | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Marketing | The Ohio State University

Community Involvement 

Vice President of Student Relations | IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Short North

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Everything Goes (Wow)” by Broods

What is your favorite movie quote?

"In the lea of a picturesque ridge lies a small, unpretentious winery, one that pampers its fruit like its own babies. Hi! I'm Moira Rose, and if you like fruit wine as much as I do, then you'll appreciate the craftsmanship and quality of a local vintner who brings the muskmelon goodness to his oak Chardonnay and the dazzling peach crabapple to his Riesling Rioja. Come taste the difference good fruit can make in your wine. You'll remember the experience, and you'll remember the name: Herb Irvling-ger. Burt Herngeif. Irv Herm-linger. Bing Liveheinger. Live Link. Burt Herkern. Burn-. Agh! Bingo Lingf****r.” - Moira Rose, Schitt's Creek

What fictional place do you want to visit?

“Chromatica.”

Years with WSA  4

Education 

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design | The Ohio State University

Community Involvement 

Professional Development Chair | IIDA Columbus City Center

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Italian Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews Band

What is your favorite movie quote?

“A lovely cheese pizza, just for me.” - Kevin McCallister, Home Alone 2

If you could rule the world for a day, what is one thing you would ban?

“That's a good one. Probably working on Fridays.”

Years with WSA  9

Education 

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies & Business Management | Ohio University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.” - Doc, Back to the Future

How old were you when you realized Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny probably never actually knew one another in real life?

“Senior year of high school. Worst year of my life.”

Years with WSA 

10

Education 

Master of Architecture | University of Arizona Bachelor of Science in Architecture | University of Arizona Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies | University of Washington

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic? 

“When You're Hot, You're Hot” by Jerry Reed

What is your favorite movie quote? 

“Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up!” - Ash, Army of Darkness

How many donuts are you capable of eating in one sitting? 

“How many are there?”

Years with WSA 

8 months

Education 

Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus?

Downtown

What is your favorite movie quote? 

"We won!" - Giosué, Life is Beautiful

If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be and why?

"Swimming and tennis, which I have always wanted to be good at.  Also, foreign languages so that I could get to know people from all around the world."

Years with WSA  3 months

Education 

Bachelor of Fine Arts | Art Institute of Atlanta Associate of Art in Interior Design | Servicio Nacional de Capacitación para la Industria de la Construcción

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Cuando Pienses en Volver” by Pedro Suarez Vertiz

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Water is powerful. It can wash away earth, put out fire, and even destroy iron.” -  Memoirs of a Geisha If you had to delete all by 3 apps, what would you keep? “I would delete all the apps in my phone but WhatsApp, Banking app, and Spotify. I will keep WhatsApp because that's how I communicate with my friends and family out of the country. Banking because it is very convenient. And Spotify because I love to listen to podcasts and music.”

Years with WSA  3 months

Education 

Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies | Ohio Wesleyan University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

German Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Drinking Class” by Lee Brice What is your favorite movie quote? “It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” -  A League of Their Own

Favorite dessert or breakfast food?

"Breakfast is a bacon egg & cheese or egg & avocado toast. For dessert, ... what isn't my favorite!"

Years with WSA  2 Months

Education 

Bachelors of Journalism in Advertising and Public Relations | University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Merion Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen

What is your favorite movie quote?

Suzy - "Was he a good dog?" Sam - "Who's to say?" Moonrise Kingdom

If you were a Rap/Hip-Hop artist what would your stage name be?

Slim Cejda (my last name is pronounced "shay-duh")

Years with WSA 

2

Education 

Bachelor of Arts in Business & Journalism | The Ohio State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus?

Grandview

What song best describes your work ethic?

"Taking Care of Business" by BTO

What is your favorite movie quote?

"Houston, we have a problem." - Apollo 13

What's something most people don't know about you?

"I'm a beekeeper. I have three honeybee hives."

Years with WSA 

2

Education 

Master of Architecture | Washington University, St. Louis Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics | St. Olaf College

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Clintonville

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive

What is your favorite movie quote?

"'I'm picking up your sarcasm.' 'Well, I should hope so because I'm laying it on pretty thick...'” - Tommy Boy

What is your go-to salad dressing?

“I like most dressings, but my go-to standard is ranch or balsamic vinaigrette.”

Years with WSA 

16

Education 

Master of Architecture | Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture | The Ohio State University

Community Involvement 

Executive Board Member, Vice President of Revenue Development & Cornerstone Society Member | Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America Historic Uptown District Design Review Board Chair & Zoning Code Steering Committee Member | Village of Plain City AIA Columbus ARCHway Program Mentor

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Italian Village

What song best describes your work ethic?

“The Outsiders” by Eric Church

What is your favorite movie quote?

“Watch. Wallet. Spectacles. Tes***. Good to go!” - Burt Munro, The World's Fastest Indian

What is your spirit animal?

“You're unbelievable. I already know you're writing down what you think it is. I don't know, a bald eagle… or a duck.”

Years with WSA  3 Months

Education 

Associate of Science in Architecture | Columbus State Community College

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

Olde Town East

What song best describes your work ethic?

Friday Morning by Khruangbin

What is your favorite movie quote?

"It's show time" Beetlejuice

If you could choose anyone to have dinner with who would it be and where?

My wife on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza

Years with WSA  3 Months

Education 

Bachelor of Architecture | Illinois Institute of Technology

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Chicago? 

Bridgeport

What song best describes your work ethic?

"On Your Way Down" by Trombone Shorty

What is your favorite movie quote?

"Civilized man refused to adapt to his environment, instead he adapted his environment to suit him. And the more he improved his surroundings to make life easier, the more complicated he made it." The Gods Must Be Crazy

If you could live on any planet, which one would you choose?

"Welcome to Earth." - Independence Day

Years with WSA 

9 months

Education 

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture | Iowa State University Minor in Sustainability | Iowa State University

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

"I just moved here, so I'll let you know once I have a chance to explore."

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Nonstop” by Drake

What is your favorite movie quote?

Can I give you a general quote instead? "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” - Steve Jobs

What is the last thing you ate?

“Brown rice and shrimp.”

Years with WSA 

7

Education 

Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources & Employment Relations | The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Arts in Child & Family Studies, Minor in English Psychology & Sociology | Muskingum University

Community Involvement 

Media + Marketing, Board Member | Columbus Gives Back

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What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus? 

#sohud

What song best describes your work ethic?

“Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake

What is your favorite movie quote?

“You know what? I wish I was at an Arby's 'cause there's better food and cooler people there!” - Angie, Baby Mama

On average, how many times a week do you hurt yourself trying to dance in the shower?

“Only, like, two and a half... when I'm listening to rap.”

What is your favorite neighborhood in Columbus?  Scioto Audubon Dog Park What song best describes your work ethic? “Pick of the Litter” by Bow Wow What is your favorite movie quote? “MORONS! I'm surrounded by MORONS!” - Carface, All Dogs Go To Heaven What’s your favorite flavor of Skittles? “They have flavors?”