Kelsey Kirkley is the Studio Manager based in the New York office. In addition to operations of the New York office, Kelsey leads key administrative, continuing education, and culture initiatives across our four offices. Kelsey also advances the Studio’s sustainability efforts, leading the implementation and tracking of our Climate Action Plan. Drawn to the Studio’s spirit of learning and exploration, Kelsey brings prior experience from the Chicago Architecture Center and the American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter to the Studio.
Originally from Chicago, Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and studied abroad at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Versailles. Outside the Studio, Kelsey enjoys a challenging crossword puzzle, baking, and training for her next half-marathon.