Frank Valdes

Frank Valdes, AIA, NCARB, is a Principal and Partner at DiMella Shaffer since 2005, where responsibilities include leading the Multifamily Housing Sector and driving marketing strategy and business development. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Principal at Koetter Kim Associates, focusing on significant master planning projects, and Project Manager roles on notable facilities. Valdes contributed to projects at William Rawn Associates and Moshe Safdie & Associates, enhancing design and development efforts for various high-profile venues. Frank Valdes began a career in architecture as an intern at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, building foundational skills in transportation projects. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master's in Architecture Studies in Urban Design from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.