Theresa Genovese, AIA, LEED AP, has over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of program intensive projects in scope and scale in the United States and abroad. With a background in both architecture and urban design, Genovese skillfully merges design concepts with a building’s larger context, simultaneously thinking about site, materiality and light to create buildings with a strong sense of place. She has a long history of working with cultural and academic communities, designing unique solutions for their expanding missions that invite participation and engagement. A leader of CetraRuddy’s Sustainable Design Group, Genovese approaches each project from a sustainable perspective, incorporating green strategies into the design from the beginning.