Jo Palma

Jo Palma is the Founder and Creative Director of PALMA, an internationally award-winning firm specializing in architecture, urban planning, and high-performance design. Previously, Jo served as Design Director and Studio Head at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from 2001 to 2015 and held senior design roles at several prestigious firms, including Diamond Schmitt Architects and Foster + Partners. Jo's career began in the Navy as a Master-at-Arms and includes a notable role as Regional Design Director at PERKINS+WILL. Jo earned a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto's SALA School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Design.