New York-based MdeAS Architects announced the promotion of several professionals on its operations team.
Kate Perez is now director-strategy and operations; Carmen Johnson has risen to manager-strategy, marketing and communications and Danielle Spinello has been promoted to manager-human resources.
“We are pleased to announce the promotions of Kate, Carmen and Danielle, each dynamic and thoughtful leaders whose passion for the studio and practice of architecture shines through their work,” said Dan Shannon, principal, MdeAS Architects. “Their collective efforts in strategy, marketing and human resources ensure that MdeAS Architects keeps its finger on the pulse of the industry, allowing for future growth, top talent, and new opportunities.”
Perez’s career at MdeAS spans 15 years, most recently as director of strategy and marketing communications. In her new role, Perez will navigate between business development, marketing communications, human resources and financial management, leading an operational team that supports the architects and designers while aligning with the firm’s goals. Perez will work closely with the leadership team to assess new opportunities, both internally and externally, fostering a business model that propels the firm’s success and helping it to remain agile and competitive in the evolving AEC industry.
A USGBC LEED Green Associate and a member of the Urban Land Institute, Perez holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami. Perez is
Johnson has been with MdeAS for seven years, joining as an architectural designer and most recently serving as communications strategist. She is committed to expanding architecture’s impact through effective messaging and community engagement and works closely with architects and designers to ensure that the MdeAS brand and identity are consistent and threaded across different channels.
Johnson holds an M.Arch II from Cornell University, and an M.Arch and B.Arch from North Dakota State University. She is a member of AIGA NY, U.S Architects Declare and Façade Tectonics Institute of New York.
Spinello has been with MdeAS for four years, most recently as a human resource specialist. She has created a people-focused environment at the firm, including developing HR programming from employee onboarding to performance and career management. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University. She is a founding member of “Safe Space,” HR’s leading strategic community, and an inaugural cohort member and peer coaching facilitator of “PeakHR.”
