Cierra’s career in architecture has spanned all phases, from schematic design through construction administration, and she has a strong background in project management.”
Cierra brings her unique background in both education and architecture to our Fielding team. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change from Soka University of America. Cierra has worked as a middle school science teacher which has deepened her understanding of inquiry-based learning and the U.S. education system.
Her career in architecture has spanned all phases, from schematic design through construction administration, and she has a strong background in project management. Throughout her career, she has worked on projects within various building sectors including sustainability planning for the operation, maintenance, and renovation of commercial real estate and design for residential, retail, and educational facilities.
Her recent projects include Hopkins Public Schools, District-Wide Educational Master Planning in Hopkins, Minnesota; Pinnacles Prep Charter School, Educational Master Planning and Learning Environment Design: Renovation and adaptive reuse project + new high school design in Wenatchee, Washington; and, Salisbury Township School District, District-Wide Architectural Master Planning in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
As a former gymnast and diver, Cierra enjoys a variety of physical and acrobatic pursuits. When she’s not in the office, you’ll often find her cycling around the Twin-Cities, rock climbing at the gym or the crag, or at a capoeira roda.