Julia Campbell

Julia is an alumna of the University of Maryland, graduating with both her Master of Architecture degree, and her Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree with Magna Cum Laude honors. She is currently an architectural designer at Torti Gallas + Partners and has experience with multi-family developments of various typologies. She believes in designing buildings and neighborhoods that are functional, feasible, sustainable, equitable, and have a positive impact on the community. As a critical team member in many affordable and market rate projects, Julia is a thoughtful designer dedicated to delivering quality architecture with attention to detail. In her career, she hopes to continue designing buildings that best serve the needs of the community, as she believes great architecture prioritizes the experience of the end user. Her ambition and passion for the profession leads her to believe her career will be multifaceted through designing, leading, and teaching.

 
Rocio Duarte

Rocio is an Architectural Designer at Torti Gallas + Partners, working in the Retail and Placemaking Studio, where their focus is on creating vibrant, people-centered environments. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Born and raised in Asunción, Paraguay, her background and extensive travel experiences deeply shaped the way she approaches design. Rocio strives to bring cultural awareness, sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity into every project she works on. She is passionate about creating spaces that feel meaningful, accessible, and connected to their communities.

   
Samanty Habib

Samanty earned both her Bachelor’s and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently an Architectural Staff member at Smolen Emr Ilkovitch (SEI) Architects in Rockville, MD, where she has served as the Emerging Professionals (EP) Chair for the past two years. She looks forward to continuing her involvement with her firm’s EP group while expanding her professional knowledge and engaging with colleagues across the industry. Samanty is excited to connect with fellow Emerging Professionals in the region and explore opportunities to collaborate, strengthen the program, and provide meaningful support and resources for those aspiring to join the EP community.

Katherine Kaderabek, Associate AIA

Katherine is an Architectural Designer at Grimm + Parker Architects where she focuses on sustainability pursuits, architecture, and marketing ventures at the firm. Her passion for storytelling and the written word has earned her several publications, including a 90,000 word Young Adult Novel, the Instructor’s Guide to Heating, Cooling, Lighting, and several other publications. She earned a Bachelor's degree and dual Master's degrees in Architecture and Net Zero Design from The Catholic University of America. Katherine is also a LEED AP BD+C, a WELL AP, and an ActiveScore AP. She aims to advance her role within the dynamic Architecture and Construction industry, contributing through work that preserves a building’s legacy, uplifts its community, and boldly equips it for the future.

 
Judy Tram, Associate AIA

Judy is an emerging professional at Perkins Eastman, currently practicing large-scale urban design in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, where she earned her Bachelor’s and a dual Master's degree in Architecture and Community Planning. As a designer, Judy is driven by inclusive, resilient, and community-oriented principles and values, which resonate throughout her academic and professional work. She is inspired by leaders who help shape the profession toward thoughtful, human-centric design and aspires to implement lessons from this program to become a stronger designer and advocate in her community.