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Jessica Figenholtz

The Chicago office of architecture and design firm Perkins+Will announced the addition of a new Director of Higher Education Planning. Jessica Figenholtz will be involved in generating growth and exposure for the Chicago office’s higher education practice by engaging clients and ensuring the creation of innovative 21st century learning environments. Figenholtz is a widely recognized expert in higher education design with more than 13 years of professional experience and is known for her agility in operating within multiple practice areas, including higher education, K-12, retail and commercial interiors. Figenholtz most recently served as associate vice president and operations leader for the K-12 & Higher Education division of CannonDesign. Figenholtz is a LEED Accredited Professional, and earned her Bachelor of Science in architectural studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign. She currently serves on the AIA Chicago Board of Directors.