Sarena is a registered architect and urban planning graduate student based in Tucson, Arizona. With more than 13 years of professional experience, her work centers on designing spaces that support wellbeing, connection, and a more intentional relationship between people and the built environment.

Her approach to architecture is grounded in the belief that design is fundamentally about people. Throughout her career, Sarena has worked across a range of project types, guiding projects from early concept through construction while balancing technical detailing, project management, and collaboration with clients, consultants, and communities. This experience shaped a practice that values both thoughtful design and the everyday realities of how spaces are made and used.

Sarena’s interests sit at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and community life. She is particularly drawn to questions of how environments influence health, social connection, and long-term resilience in the Southwest. Her current graduate studies in urban planning deepen this work, expanding her focus from individual buildings to neighborhoods, systems, and shared public spaces.

Alongside professional practice, Sarena is passionate about education and knowledge-sharing. She believes design should not exist only within professional circles but should be accessible, participatory, and empowering. This belief informs her work developing classes, workshops, and collaborative learning experiences that invite people to engage with design in practical and meaningful ways.