Ivelisse is a design project leader with 30 years of experience in the planning, design and development of community centered projects, student life enrichment projects and urban mixed-use developments.

She focuses on improving human interaction and individual development through elegant, flexible and timeless design solutions that seek a balance between the transactional and the lived-in. Her work is tailored to the client’s needs, the location, and the communities served while providing an environment that is open and welcoming to others.

Throughout her projects, Ivelisse works collaboratively with the client and the design team, approaching each challenge with an open mind and finding new ways to resolve and simplify complex issues. She inspires teams to develop equitable, responsive and innovative solutions and guides them through an engaging and inclusive design process.

Ivelisse graduated from Cornell University’s School of Architecture, Art, and Planning, and attended programs in Japan, Spain, Australia, and France. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently and has served as a design critic and portfolio reviewer at various institutions.