Steering Committee Candidate Statements by the candidates We have three members who have volunteered to serve on the Steering Committee. Here are their statements (ordered by length, and coincidentally, last name -Ed.): Sharon Chio Hi, Everyone. I am Sharon Chio. I was very glad to join the OWA in September. During the retreat, I was very impressed by everyone’s personality. I feel like learning more about the organization; at the same time, I would like to use my abilities to do whatever I can to help. A bit of information about myself: I came from Macau, China. I have studied Interior Design at Academy of Art University. After I graduated, I had an internship with Steinberg Architects for half a year. Now I am working part-time with an architect, as well as studying at West Valley College for an architecture program. My goal is to get a master’s degree in Architecture. For leisure time, I like to run, hike with friends, cook, or try out different restaurants! Thank you. Hope to see you guys again soon. --Sharon Naomi Horowitz I am Naomi Horowitz, a licensed architect. I received my Master of Architecture degree from MIT in 2005 and have since worked for architecture firms in San Francisco, Berkeley and Walnut Creek on projects ranging from home remodels to medical clinics to multifamily housing and neighborhood redevelopment projects. More recently, I have started up my own architecture firm and look forward to pursuing my ambitions of building a user-centered, research-based practice. Currently, most of my free time is devoted to my hilarious, fierce, curly-headed baby boy, but I also enjoy good food, the beautiful California outdoors, and good books (usually about language or neurology). OWA is a remarkable community, a rare place where we can share both our aspirations and our struggles, in the confidence that our fellow members will offer support, both practical and emotional. After 2+ years of membership, and 3 inspiring retreats, it would be an honor to join the Steering Committee and take a more active role in ensuring a vibrant future for the OWA. --Naomi |
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Newsletter | Sep/Oct 2014