Welcome to this episode of Architectette. This week, we chat with Gabriella Bermea. Gabby is an associate and design architect at VLK in Austin, Texas where she specializes in K-12 architecture. She has a passion for philanthropy, education, and advocacy. 

We also talk about:
- Her involvement with AIA at the local, state, and national level.
- How she had trouble seeing herself as an architect while she was in school and how she found her stride once she started working in service of others.
- We chat about her volunteer work getting students excited about architecture and how she has learned about herself through mentorship.
- We also talk about how critical it is to work at a firm that aligns with who you are and to find champions in your colleagues who will help you combat self-doubt.

Links:
Gabby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbybermea
Gabby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-bermea-aia/
VLK Architects: https://vlkarchitects.com/people/gabriella-bermea
BD+C 40 under 40: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/40under40-2023#
AIAS Ask an Architect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKVnuLJwJ0


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