Theresa is an architect at PYATOK architecture + urban design, an award-winning leader in community design. In particular, she has developed professional expertise with affordable housing for residents with special needs. A natural team leader, her proven reputation is based on creating partnership when working with clients, agencies, teams, and neighborhoods. Past projects have included a wide range of end-users, including senior assisted living, students, and formerly unhoused - each group requiring discernment of particular technical and design priorities. Recently she completed the first two phases of Caritas Village in Santa Rosa, consisting of permanent supportive housing, emergency shelter, a medical clinic and respite center, childcare, and services. Theresa approaches business management with the same partnership-focused approach she brings to projects. She has served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Newark and is a past board president for Abode Services (prior to her current position with Abode Property Management). She is a current member of the Board of Trustees for Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward. Theresa holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.