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Jessica Figenholtz
Practice Leader
Perkins&Will (Charlotte, NC)
Speaker Bio
As a Practice Leader in the higher education sector at Perkins&Will, Jessica is focused on enhancing learning experiences and outcomes in the rapidly evolving education landscape. Jessica’s curiosity constantly drives her to ask how things are done and the reasoning behind specific decisions, allowing her to critically think through the approach from multiple lenses.
Known also for her agility in operating within multiple practice areas, including higher education, K-12, retail and commercial interiors, Jessica is regarded for her thorough understanding of the client and project context. She is deeply involved in planning, redevelopment, and sustainability—and believes that design should deliver impact, create value and transform lives for today’s learner and future generations to come.
Known also for her agility in operating within multiple practice areas, including higher education, K-12, retail and commercial interiors, Jessica is regarded for her thorough understanding of the client and project context. She is deeply involved in planning, redevelopment, and sustainability—and believes that design should deliver impact, create value and transform lives for today’s learner and future generations to come.