Teaching Staff

Carnegie Mellon's Center for Architecture Explorations is extremely important to me. When I was in 6th grade I went to my first C.A.E. Saturday Session. I mark that as the date I fell in love with architecture. I attended for multiple years and eventually came to be a student at C.M.U. because of it. I am a Senior in the Architecture Program. I have a love for architectural theory and sharing ideas. My past sessions have been centered around lens-building - in which we focus on a particular viewpoint to examine the world around us. 

I look forward to meeting all of you!

Hello, my name is Francesca, and I am a fourth-year B.Arch student at  CMU originally from Miami, Florida. I explore architecture through an interdisciplinary lens, focusing on how anthropology, psychology, and history intersect with the built environment. I previously worked as a teaching fellow for Breakthrough Miami for three years, teaching Math, English, Science, and History to 5th and 6th grade disadvantaged students. Outside of architecture, I am also a Tartan Scholars ambassador, serving as a mentor to first-year students at CMU. I am so excited to teach architecture this school year to encourage students to become involved with their communities through architecture.

Hi! I'm Mahika, a fourth-year B.Arch student with a minor in HCII. I'm really passionate about designing spaces that are spatially responsive and excited to share my architectural knowledge with all of you. For me Architecture goes far beyond just designing buildings—it influences how we live, interact, and experience the world around us. I’m excited to explore with you the many ways it can shape our environments and improve everyday life. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hey, I'm Eesha, a third year B. Arch student from New York! I'm really interested in the social justice side of architecture and planning, looking at it through a wide lense with diverse perspectives, thinking about human experience and large scale impact. I have worked as a camp counselor for middle schoolers at an arts camp and am excited to now be helping to teach about architecture!

Hey, I’m Kansi! I’m in the MSSD program, and I love teaching kids and designing for kids. I enjoy creating engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and help children figure out their likes. Watching them gain confidence as they explore and overcome challenges is great, and it motivates me to find creative ways to make learning both fun and meaningful.

Hello, I'm Cynthia, a second-year B.Arch student from Philladelphia, PA! I am very passionate about accessibility and the social justice aspects of how spaces impact the environment and its inhabitants. As someone who joined a program like this in high school and felt like it made me truly appreciate how the design of spaces can truly impact how we navigate the world, I am very excited to hopefully provide meaningful mentorship and help students find their passions as well.