Shirin Masoudi, PMP

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Commissioner - Seattle Design Commission at City of Seattle

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

Shirin is a PMP-certified project manager and designer with a Master of Architecture. Her multidisciplinary experience spans aviation, public infrastructure, and urban planning. Described by colleagues as enthusiastic and focused, she currently serves on the Seattle Design Commission, advising the city on major capital projects.

She is deeply committed to equity, inclusive design, and community-centered impact. Shirin actively promotes leadership development and mentorship within the AEC industry and shows an interest in making public spaces more accessible and supportive for neurodivergent individuals.

Unique fact: As a Seattle Design Commissioner, she advises the Mayor and City Council on the design of significant public works projects.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Design
Her portfolio reflects a deep commitment to equity and inclusive design. She actively shares resources to make public spaces more accessible for neurodivergent travelers.
Civic Engagement
Appointed to the Seattle Design Commission, where she advises the Mayor and City Council on capital improvement projects and policies shaping the city's public realm.
Public Infrastructure
Her experience includes managing large-scale public projects like the San Francisco International Airport modernization and guiding city-level design through her commission role.

Media Appearances

Who We Are – Seattle Design Commission. Featured in Seattle.gov (City of Seattle)

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Work History

3-2025
Commissioner - Seattle Design Commission at City of Seattle
5-2021
Designer / Project Manager at Gensler
8-2018 - 5-2021
Designer at Perkins and Will
6-2018 - 8-2018
Studio Instructor at University of Idaho
6-2017 - 8-2017
Intern at W R McClure Architect

Education

2016 - 2018
Master of Architecture - MArch from University of Idaho

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Insights For Selling To Shirin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shirin is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shirin

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shirin move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Shirin take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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