As Director of Culture and Community Engagement, Dorian plays an integral role in strengthening project outcomes by ensuring that each design is informed by the people it serves. She leads stakeholder engagement efforts, facilitate community input, and translate those insights into actionable design considerations that support both functionality and public trust. Her work enhances APA’s projects by aligning technical design excellence with cultural awareness, equity, and user experience, helping the firm navigate public-sector processes, build strong community relationships, and reduce risk during approvals and construction. By advocating for inclusive design, and contributing to clear, community-informed communication strategies, Dorian helps ensure that APA delivers facilities that are not only code-compliant and cost-effective, but also responsive, sustainable, and valued by the communities they serve.

RESPONSIBILITY: Outreach & Program Development, Partnership & Relationship Management , Strategic Leadership & Planning, Training & Facilitation, and Inclusive Culture Development.

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