HEATHER YOUNG ARCHITECTS - Key Persons

Hannah joined HYA after graduating from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Architecture as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the liberal arts school. While at UT, Hannah won the Design Excellence award for her final studio project, and completed an undergraduate thesis about using architecture to reinvigorate small businesses. Outside of the studio, Hannah also wrote for architecture magazines, learned Arabic, and studied abroad in Paris. Hannah brings passion about architecture to HYA, believing that architecture is aesthetic practice, but can also be an effective tool for social and environmental change. Education University of Texas - B. Arch

Karlee joined the HYA team after receiving her Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2020. She was recognized with a Top Thesis Award for her senior project design that promotes youth support in underserved areas. Karlee also has a German Minor that she was able to complete while in Munich for a year studying, working for Behnisch Architekten, and reuniting with the Austrian side of her family. Her four years of experience as a Student Technician at her University Machine Shop ignited her passion for hands-on craft as well as digital fabrication. She is always looking for new ways to be creative and stay active! Education California Polytechnic State University B. Arch

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• HYA 's Sustainability Manager

Luke Morton is HYA's sustainability manager and graduated from Stanford University with a B.Sc. in Earth Systems and an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. During his studies, he worked for a number of building energy organizations. At the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington DC, he supported the creation of a carbon-based standard that was incorporated into the LEED criteria. At the Rocky Mountain Institute in Boulder, CO, he worked on evaluating the effectiveness of Automated Demand Response Systems ("smart" thermostats). At Southface Energy Institute, in Atlanta, GA, Luke inspected over 500 new single-family houses as a HERS Rater for ENERGY STAR and EarthCraft House certifications. With Viron Energy Services in Oakland, CA, Luke led the energy audit of the entire Community College District of San Mateo, including College of San Mateo, Cañada College, and Skyline College. In his free time, Luke enjoys baking desserts in his solar oven for FGY's Tuesday lunches, playing ukulele in a local bluegrass band and presenting to architects and contractors statewide. He is now a father of two! Education Stanford University M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering

Marcus is our British representative fresh off the plane from London. Having worked closely with HYA since 2020, he made the move to sunnier shores in 2022. Marcus brings with him a wealth of practical experience thanks to a background in high end homes and a 1st class degree in Architecture from the University of Bath, UK. However, his move to California does come with an ulterior motive: a passion for wine and cycling (though he stresses it is purely recreational) fills his weekends with trips to explore the northern wine country. Who knows, perhaps his passion for both wine and architecture will culminate to design a winery one day. Education University of Bath, UK - 1st Class BSc Hons Arch

Mark Munoz began working with Heather in 2013 and brings over 20 years of commercial, multi-family residential, and urban design experience. Prior to working for the regional firm of Hawley Peterson & Snyder focused on healthcare projects, he spent 10 years as the senior design architect for Ko Architects in Palo Alto, where his focus was on larger scale commercial projects, transit oriented mixed use developments and affordable housing. He also comes with as strong background in urban design having been a senior architect with San Jose Redevelopment Agency working on diverse projects in the downtown such as office buildings, hotels, housing and civic buildings. He also participated in the Urban Design Review Board and worked extensively with developers in helping with the rebirth of the downtown in the late 1990's. A licensed architect and a graduate of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo (go Mustangs!), he is a native of the bay area and lives locally with his wife and 15 year old son. As an avid golfer, most weekends you'll find him trying to find a block of time to get out to the course. However, that rarely happens with a 15 year old son keeping him busy. You'll also find him watercolor painting, combing record stores for vintage jazz vinyl and working continuously on his own home projects, most recently including a driving range. Education California Polytechnic State University B. Arch

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• HYA 's HR Principal

Maureen Buckley, HYA's HR Principal, was born and raised in the bay area. She attended the University of San Francisco where she graduated with a BS in Business - Accounting emphasis. She worked for many years as an auditor with a large public accounting firm and then retired to raise her four children. She started working with us in 2009 looking to work a few hours a week with a local firm and has found both her accounting and parenting skills convenient as her roll has increased with our growth. You can see her around town on her bike, running, walking her Greater Swiss Mountain dog or enjoying the family and friends she so treasures. Education University of San Francisco B.S. in Business, Accounting emphasis

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• the Woman 's Club of Palo Alto Member / 2020

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• Controller

Sharon Smith, Controller, joined HYA in 2020. Sharon holds a BS in Business with a Finance emphasis from Santa Clara University. Her experience includes over twenty years as Head of Finance, working for a variety of professional, creative service businesses. These include interior design, advertising, marketing, and public relations firms. When she's not keeping tabs on HYA's finances, you can find her traveling or trying to keep up with her two teenage sons. Education Santa Clara University

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• Senior Project Architect

Tim Shockey is a senior project architect who knocked on our door in 2011 to defrost back in the Bay Area after having spent almost 8 years in his wife's hometown of Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture and Master's degree from Montana State University in Bozeman. Raised in Menlo Park, Tim spent his high school years in drafting classes, hand drawing plans for a local architect, and renovating homes for a local contractor. He is a licensed architect and brings 25 years of high-end residential, multi-family residential, and commercial knowledge to HYA. Tim has practiced in California, Austria, and Sweden. In his free time he enjoys life with his wife and two kids in the hills of Redwood City. Education Montana State University M. Arch