Karen joined the JJA team in June 2026 and is working toward architectural licensure. Her previous experience includes internships with Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York City and architectural firms in Omaha and Chicago. She also spent two years supporting campus renovation and restoration projects with Notre Dame’s Facilities Design & Operations team and studied architecture for a year in Rome. At JJA, she contributes to commercial, industrial, and municipal projects through design development, construction documentation, and project coordination. She is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, and creates digital renderings to help clients visualize proposed designs.