Lee Olvera is an accomplished architectural educator and professional with extensive experience in academia and design. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Architecture Programs, Associate Professor of Practice, and Assistant Dean of Communications and Special Projects at USC School of Architecture since August 2011, Lee also holds the position of Design Art Director at Natalye Appel and Associates Architects since September 2012. Previously, Lee worked as a Design Associate at Frederick Fisher and Partners from January 2000 to January 2009. Lee Olvera earned a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree from The University of Texas at Austin.