Episode 19 interview with Catherine Hernandez--known on IG @Hoodarchitect. I chatted with Catherine on her life and journey from the halls of LAUSD to Otis where she developed her craft to become an architect, we  also discuss her current work giving back to the community she grew up in and beyond. 

"Catherine D. Hernandez AIA Associate, NOMA. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Catherine has an extensive background in community organizing, policy, and the built environment .She leads capital investments in Southern California at a non profit development and architecture studio where she creates service-enhanced affordable housing and socially-beneficial community facilities that promote the social, economic and physical transformation of underserved communities. She's a housing advocate in her field and supports various organizations throughout Southern California ranging from tenant unions to policy development pushing for initiatives like Housing for Health and  health policy integration in Architecture. Additionally, as an educator- she co-teaches at Cal Poly Pomona and spends her free time working with youth throughout LA County in classrooms, workshops, and summer camps" 

Follow Catherine at @hoodarchitect 

Catherine supports:

Board member @National Organization of Minority Architects

Project Architect + Strategist @Community Coalition

Fellow @NCARB Think Tank

Volunteer @Los Angeles Community Action Network

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