Wai Li

Wai Li has a diverse work experience in the field of architectural design. They started their career as an Architectural Assistant at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in 2016, where they worked on a multi-tower project in Beijing, China. They were involved in the design development process, energy efficiency analysis, and coordination of core structural alterations.

After that, Wai Li worked as an Artist Assistant at Stuart & Co. Gallery for a brief period before joining Stantec in 2016 as a Project Lead. At Stantec, they served as a design production resource, coordinated work for assigned projects, and ensured compliance with client standards and permit deadlines.

In 2017, Wai Li joined HOK as a Design Professional, where they developed layouts, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and created construction documents for medical clinics. The following year, they joined CannonDesign as an Architectural Designer, where they documented design objectives, developed conceptual designs, and produced high-quality drawings.

From 2018 to 2019, Wai Li worked at Goettsch Partners as an Architectural Designer. They were involved in various projects, including the development of towers in Yuzhu, China, and the construction of the BMO Tower in downtown Chicago.

In 2019, Wai Li transitioned to HOK as a Design Specialist, further expanding their skills in design and project management. In 2020, they worked at Solomon Cordwell Buenz as an Architectural Designer before joining Verano in the same role. Currently, Wai Li is employed as a Store Design Specialist at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) since 2022.

Overall, Wai Li's work experience showcases their expertise in architectural design, project coordination, and team collaboration.

Wai Li completed an Associate in Applied Science degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD from Wilbur Wright College between the years 2007 and 2010. Afterwards, Wai Li pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois Chicago, which was completed from 2011 to 2014.