823 Advizers
Marisa
Architect, Partner
Frederick Fisher And Partners
Wesleyan University, BA 1999
Yale School of Architecture, B.Arch 2006
Q1Career path
Career Development
Overcoming Challenges
Career Exploration
2:32
"I actually had not really thought about architecture as a career at all."
Q2Main responsibilities
Visioning and Planning
Project Management
Business Development
1:31
"I work with our clients to help them understand who they are as an institution."
Q3Day in the life
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Communication
0:33
"It's a real mix of things."
Q4Most important skills - role
Design Thinking
Collaboration
Communication Skills
1:50
"I think it's an interesting combination of, you know, practicality and empathy."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Higher Education
Sustainability
Architecture
1:08
"Our mission is improving lives through architecture, for our clients and ourselves, in a pleasant and collaborative way."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Decision-Making
Leadership
Time Management
0:51
"As a leader, you have to balance everything; getting your own work done while helping others get theirs done."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Problem-Solving
Creativity
Practical Skills
0:42
"I think it's a really interesting combination of left brain and right brain skills and thinking."
Q8Who thrives in industry
0:56
Q9Wish known before - industry
Industry Realities
Economic Stability
Salary
1:07
"it is somewhat economically driven with the economy. So, when building projects stop because of economic recessions, there tend to be cyclical layoffs."
Q10Entry-level positions
Architectural Drafting
Internships
Model Making
1:01
"Many firms offer internships, often during the summers, some year round. That's a great opportunity!"
Q11Significant lesson - career
Problem-Solving
Design Process
Open-Endedness
0:35
"design is something that is never really done. You're always tinkering, you're always trying to make it better."
Q12College ideas for success
Public Speaking
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
1:05
"Certainly anything related to communication skills, um, lots of public speaking."
Q13How identity impacted career
Mentorship
Architecture
Women in Architecture
1:10
"I personally believe in women supporting women. And I have found that there is a certain tendency towards generosity among women."