REAL TALK: Multidisciplinary Career Paths and Gensler Firm visit
Architecture, Interiors, Digital Experience, Brand Design, Strategy are some of the expertise at the multidisciplinary firm Gensler. Hear advice on career paths within and beyond Architecture from design professionals at Gensler. Student members of the AIASF board will moderate the panel.
Student Moderators
The Real Talk series is a platform for the student members on the AIASF board to strengthen the connection between schools and firms. Students determine the topic, prepare questions, and moderate the event. The 2026 AIASF student board members are:
Francene Gabrielle (Cheena) Bendicion, BA in Architecture, University of San Francisco
Esteban Carrasco, Assoc. AIA, BS in Architecture, San Francisco State
Ethan Garcia, B.Arch, California College of the Arts
Jeffrey Luc, B.Arch, Academy of Art University
Katherine Matsaylo, College of Marin
Julian Rayford, BA in Architecture, UC Berkeley
William Tun, AS in Architecture, City College of San Francisco
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