Diya Patel is currently pursuing her Master of Architecture at the Virginia Tech Washington Alexandria Architecture Center, where she serves as a graduate assistant and AIAS Treasurer. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Ohio State University, actively contributing to the AIAS as Communications Chair and Treasurer as well as participating in NOMAS and Architecture Scholars. Ms. Patel has a strong interest in human-centric design, sustainability and biophilic architecture and is working towards her architectural registration.