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3 Things I Wish I Knew About Professional Portfolio Preparation with Nika Mo ‘18 MSAAD and Huanyu Chen '18 MSAUD

Thu, Oct 1    9:30am

Join GSAPP Career Services for a Portfolio Design Workshop with alumni Nika Mo, ’18 MSAAD, and Huanyu Chen, ’18 MSAUD.

The workshop will cover three key elements of professional portfolio preparation, offering insights from reviewers and the recruitment process. Designed to be interactive, it encourages participants to bring questions and challenges. A speed portfolio review will also be included—please bring a digital or printed copy of your portfolio, whether in-progress or complete.

Nika Mo, AIA, PMP, LEED GA, is a New York–based architect and a 2018 graduate of Columbia GSAPP’s MSAAD program, where she received the Honor Award for Excellence in Design. A licensed architect and Project Management Professional at Moody Nolan, she has worked across commercial, cultural and healthcare projects, with experience spanning design, technical coordination, project management, and construction.

Beyond practice, Mo is actively involved in the architecture community as Co-Chair of AIA New York’s Emerging New York Architects Committee and a Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Emerging Leader. She is passionate about mentorship and helping emerging designers strengthen their portfolios, communicate their ideas and navigate the transition from school to professional practice.

Huanyu Chen is an Associate Project Manager at MKSK in Columbus, where he works on planning and design projects focused on transit-oriented development, placemaking, and the public realm. Previously, he was an Associate and Assistant Studio Director at Starr Whitehouse in NYC, leading multidisciplinary projects involving waterfronts, streetscapes, mobility, and public space. His experience spans design, production, project management, and team leadership, giving him a practical perspective on how architectural and urban design portfolios are evaluated in professional practice.

When: October 1st, 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Where: Wood Auditorium

Register in advance for this meeting

This event is hosted by Karen Cover, Director of GSAPP Career Services.