Bio
Paola Sofia Fernandez graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio and received a Bachelors in Architecture. Her education in Architecture sparked a passion in her for urbanism, mobility, data, and creating the best quality of life for people. Paola focuses on creating opportunities for public participation and community engagement motivated by a desire to create inclusive, equitable through the built environment.
Paola is a border child of Ciudad Juarez and El Paso. Growing up in both cities provided her with a unique perception and understating of diverse cultures.
Paola is an active member of the community, she serves on the HDRC board as the Mayoral Commissioner, board member at the VIA Transit Community Council, ActiveSA board member, Director of Outreach, and advocacy for NOMA and SaySí board member.
Education
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- Bachelor of Architecture
Certifications
- SDG Academy
- Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
- Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
- Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures
Affiliations
- Historic Design and Review Commission (HDRC)
- Mayoral Commissioner
- Latinos in Architecture
- Member
- Congress of The New Urbanism
- Member
- Alex Briseño Leadership and Developement Program SAHCC
- Class of 2019
