Ellie Ziaie

Senior Associate, Project Architect

BKV Group


Ellie Zaie, AIA, is an Architect at BKVGroup and a community advocate dedicated to advancing design as a tool for social impact. A recipient of AIA Minnesota’s 2023 Next Gen Award and alum of AIA’s national Next to Lead program, she leads multifamily, urban infill, and historic renovation projects with a focus on equity, healing, and community engagement. Ellie Leads nonprofit and mission-driven clients to create trauma-informed, sustainable environments that strengthen both individuals and communities.