Mariana Giraldo

Mariana Giraldo is an accomplished design strategist and architect with extensive experience in design management and planning. Currently serving as Associate Principal and Design Strategy Practice Leader at Perkins&Will since January 2019, Mariana has held various roles within the company, advancing from Associate to Senior Associate. Prior experience includes a position as Design Strategist at TPG Architecture, where Mariana integrated design principles with behavioral research and business strategy. Mariana has also contributed as a Graduate Assistant at Pratt Institute and worked as an architect and design strategist at La Trocha Ltda. Additionally, Mariana served as an Assistant Professor in Economics at Universidad de los Andes and has a comprehensive academic background with a Master's degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Architecture from Universidad de los Andes.