Karen Lu, FAIA, NOMA, is a Design Director at Snow Kreilich Architects whose values-based leadership elevates excellence in architectural practice and the built environment. Her commitment to design excellence and to positively impacting future generations of architecture professionals and global citizens is evident in her professional work, service to the AIA, and engagement in her community. Karen advocates for and leads the studio’s initiatives advancing equity in both the profession and the built environment, and her passion for making strategic connections and building meaningful relationships informs her approach to design.