Cynthia Fishman- AIA, BSpec, LEED AP, Fitwel Amb

Cynthia Fishman- AIA, BSpec, LEED AP, Fitwel Amb has a diverse work experience in the field of architecture. Cynthia founded and served as the director of Biomimicry Design Alliance, a research and architecture consulting group that focuses on making biomimicry more accessible to the architecture community. Cynthia has also worked as an adjunct faculty at the University of Colorado Denver and as a faculty member at Ecosa Institute.

Prior to these roles, Cynthia had extensive experience working in various architectural firms. Cynthia was a project manager at KTGY Group, Inc., where they managed documentation and oversaw construction for multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects. Cynthia also worked at Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP as a project architect and project manager, where they managed and designed forensic laboratory projects.

Cynthia has also worked at Page Southerland Page, LLP as an architect, where they helped manage BIM documentation and coordination for luxury apartment building projects. In addition, they have experience working at Gallun Snow as an architect, focusing on the Denver International Airport addition projects.

Earlier in their career, Cynthia worked as a job captain at Kenney Architects, where they worked on tenant improvement projects. Cynthia also worked as an intern at Atkin Olshin Schade Architects, gaining experience in various projects including schools, university housing, and fire stations.

Before working in architectural firms, Cynthia worked as a freelance designer, where they collaborated with developers and clients on luxury spec home and residential projects, incorporating sustainable design principles and environmentally friendly materials. Overall, Cynthia Fishman- AIA, BSpec, LEED AP, Fitwel Amb has a well-rounded and extensive background in architecture and design.

Cynthia Fishman has a comprehensive education history that spans several years and includes various degrees and certifications. Cynthia completed their Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Art History at Rice University from 2000 to 2005. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree at Rice University from 2005 to 2007. During this time, they also obtained a LEED AP certification from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) in October 2007. In 2007, they received an Ecological Design Certificate from the Ecosa Institute. Later, from 2015 to 2018, they attended Arizona State University and earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biomimicry. Additionally, they achieved several additional certifications, including a BSpec certification from Biomimicry 3.8 in May 2018, a Fitwel Ambassador certification from the Center for Active Design in October 2017, and a Certificate in Effective College Instruction from ACUE (Association of College and University Educators) in July 2020. The education history of Cynthia Fishman demonstrates their dedication to the fields of architecture, biomimicry, and sustainable design.