MRED+D Cohort
MRED+D 2025–26 cohort profile and meet current MRED+D students.

MRED+D Cohort 2025-2026
31 Students
Geographic Diversity
- San Francisco Bay Area – 48%
- Other U.S. – 16%
- International – 36%
Countries Represented
Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, United States.

Gender
- Men: 39%
- Women: 61%
Age
- Average age: 28
- 22–25: 29%
- 26–29: 45%
- 30–34: 13%
- 35+ years: 13%
Ethnic Diversity
- Students of color: 68%
- Underrepresented minorities (of U.S. citizens): 18%
Educational Background
- Architecture: 48%
- Business: 29%
- Other*: 23%
*Includes comparative history, construction management, English, history of art, psychology, sociology, and urban studies and planning
GPA
Average advanced undergraduate GPA: 3.58
Selected Educational Institutions
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Christ University, Chulalongkorn University, Colgate University, Davidson College, Fudan University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, NMIMS University, Pitzer College, Rhode Island School of Design, Rice University, San Francisco State University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, University of Michigan, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Selected Previous Employers
AvalonBay, Canon Design, CAS Architects, CBRE @ Google, Enlightened Investments, Cosmos Group, Ernst & Young, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative, Jensen Architects, Knight Frank Singapore, KP Investors, M Moser Associates, Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects, MidPen Housing, NMR Architects and Engineers, Prometheus, Revol Greens, Tripalink Property Management.
Meet the 2025–26 Cohort
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Carlo AciloHometown: Manila, Philippines
Education: BS in Architecture, University of Santo Tomas
Previous Role: Designer / Team Lead, M Moser Associates -
Teresa AdamsHometown: Woodland, CA
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Southern California
Previous Role: Designer, Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects -
Ruben AnguianoHometown: Los Angeles, CA
Education: MA in Sociology + BA in Urban Studies, Stanford University
Previous Role: Associate Project Manager, MidPen Housing
Arcus Fellow -
Yijia “Amber” ChenHometown: Nanjing, China
Education: BA in Psychology, University of California, Davis
Previous Role: Investment Analyst Intern, Beyond International Group -
Bryan DadorHometown: San Francisco, CA,
Education: BA in Urban Studies and Planning, San Francisco State University
Previous Role: Project Coordinator, CBRE @ Google -
Arminda FisherHometown: Burlingame, CA
Education: BA in History of Art, University of California, Berkeley
Previous Role: President, Enlightened Investments, Inc. -
Louise KieboomsHometown: Antwerp, Belgium
Education: Master of Laws, University of Antwerp
Previous Role: Litigation Attorney, Caluwaerts & Uytterhoeven -
Siddhant KothariHometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture
Previous Role: Project Manager, Cosmos Group -
Brian KrallHometown: Saratoga, CA,
Education: BS in Architecture, University of Oregon
Previous Role: Job Captain, CAS Architects -
Jingyan LiHometown: Shanghai/Hong Kong, China
Education: MS in Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; BS in Finance, Fudan University
Previous Role: Investment Professional, VMS Group -
Alyson LiangHometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Previous Role: Project Technician, NMR Architects + Engineers
Arcus Fellow -
Colin McMahonHometown: Ojai, CA
Education: BA in Environmental Economics, Colgate University
Previous Role: Director of Development, Revol Greens -
zoë meinkeHometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Education: BS in Architecture, University of Michigan
Previous Role: Architectural Designer -
Kelsey MillerHometown: East Hampton, NY
Education: BS in Architectural Technology (Construction Management), New York Institute of Technology
Previous Role: Project Engineer, AvalonBay Communities -
Ojan MobedshahiHometown: San Francisco, CA
Education: BA in Economics, Pitzer College
Previous Role: Finance Director, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative (EB PREC)
Arcus Fellow -
Cayla OuHometown: Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Education: BS in Real Estate, National University of Singapore
Previous Role: Marketing Executive, Retail, Knight Frank Singapore -
Vivek PatelHometown: Los Angeles, CA
Education: BA in Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles
Previous Role: Construction Coordinator, KP Investors -
Christian PeñaHometown: Harlingen, TX
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin
Previous Role: Project Architect, Jensen Architects -
Inchara PriyadarshiniHometown: Bangalore, India
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Sushant School of Art and Architecture
Previous Role: Principal Architect, IPA + Architect, Efficiently-Schwarz Hanson Architects and Cannon Design -
Libby RasmussenHometown: Seattle, WA
Education: Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona; BS in Management, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Previous Role: Facilities Planner, MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design -
Chirag ReddyHometown: Bangalore, India
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Christ University
Previous Role: Intern, Himagiri Group -
Amelia RichmondHometown: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Education: BA in English, Davidson College
Previous Role: Commercial Producer + Affordable Housing Advocate -
Claire RowellHometown: Lafayette, CA
Education: BA in Economics, University of California, Berkeley
Previous Role: Finance Intern, Prometheus -
Lakshana SHometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Measi Academy of Architecture
Previous Role: Senior Assistant, Center for Urbanisation, Building and Environment, IITM -
Jasmeen SandhuHometown: Tracy, CA
Education: BS in Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley
Previous Role: Business Transformation Consultant, Ernst & Young -
Jeenus ShresthaHometown: Dang, Lumbini, Nepal
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Acharya NRV School of Architecture
Previous Role: Project Manager and Senior Architect, Sustainable Mountain Architecture -
Isabella TangherliniHometown: Berkeley, CA
Education: Bachelor of Architecture + Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Previous Role: Architectural Designer, Doban Architecture -
Sudhinee TridhipHometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Education: BS in Architectural Design, Chulalongkorn University
Previous Role: Real Estate Developer, The Client Project Co Ltd. -
Vishaliny VeerapandianHometown: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Previous Role: Graduate Architect, Larsen and Toubro -
Yixuan WangHometown: Jinan, China
Education: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington
Previous Role: Leasing / Marketing Consultant, Tripalink Property Management -
Wenyi ZhengHometown: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Rice University
Previous Role: Architectural Designer, GSMArchitects