Stephanie Vaz Ferreira, AIA, NOMA in

Stephanie Vaz Ferreira, AIA, NOMA

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Associate at Gensler
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Stephanie Vaz Ferreira is an Associate, architect, and community planner at Gensler who integrates design, policy, and advocacy. She co-leads Equity and Inclusion initiatives in Genslers Northwest Region and has expertise in aviation and K-12 design. She holds a Masters in Urban Planning from USC and a Master of Architecture from California Baptist University.

A native of Guinea-Bissau, Stephanie is passionate about using architecture for social change and elevating the innovation emerging from Africa. She is an active member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and organizes events like the Black Women in Architecture Brunch to foster community and mentorship.

Inspired by her architect father, she has pursued architecture since age three to improve global living conditions.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Associate
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Inclusive Design
Co-leads Equity and Inclusion initiatives at Gensler and is deeply committed to participatory design that serves marginalized communities and ensures diverse perspectives are heard.
Community Engagement
Emphasizes a community-first approach, focusing on stakeholder engagement to create functional spaces that are responsive to user needs, as seen in her work on large-scale projects.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Associate
Gensler
11-2021 - 12-2023
Technical Designer
Gensler
8-2020 - 9-2021
Project Coordinator
PBK
7-2018 - 7-2020
Designer
PBK
6-2017 - 7-2017
Summer Studio Participant
100 Fold Studio
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Education
2018 - 2020
Master of Urban Planning - MPL
University of Southern California
2017 - 2018
Master of Architecture - MArch
California Baptist University
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