Trust for Governors Island
Hillary Zhao, RA, AIA, is a seasoned architectural professional with extensive experience in design and construction management. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager at the Trust for Governors Island since September 2021, Hillary previously held roles as Senior Architectural Designer at CTA Architects P.C., Project Designer at SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects, and Architectural Designer at Perez, APC, where responsibilities included managing design projects, post-Sandy housing recovery efforts, and business development. Hillary's academic background includes a Master of Architecture from The City College of New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from New York University. Additionally, experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Spitzer School of Architecture and an architectural intern at Ole Sondresen Architect further highlights a commitment to education and sustainable design practices.