About Me.

I am currently finishing my final year of my master's program in architecture at the University of Oregon. I have an interdisciplinary work history, with strengths in social justice issues, affordable residential housing, and multi-media design. My work in education and residential has significantly impacted my design intentions throughout my graduate school experience. Working first hand in these fields, I want to work in collaboration with communities to create accessible, inclusive, and affordable architecture projects. I have developed strong research skills through my work as a Teaching Fellow in the History Department, which has strengthened my conceptual ideas in studio projects. I am hoping to work with professionals with similar community goals to re-conceptualize what affordable housing could look like within an urban context.

Marissa Perez

Education

University of Oregon Eugene, OR

M. Architecture Track I Spring 2023

Focus: Spatial Justice and Sustainability

University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA

Double Bachelor of Arts, Film, Digital Media, and Theater Arts Spring 2020 Honors in Film and Theater Arts

Experience

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, OR

Graduate Teaching Fellow, Department of History April 2022– Present

Evaluate written student work as outlined by professors’ course objectives.
Advise students on writing and research techniques to strengthen critical thinking skills.
Complete grading of 250–2,000-word essays for up to 65 students within assigned timeline.
Courses include HIS 396: Samurai in Film, HIS 240: War in Modern History, HIS 363: American Business History

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, OR

Instructional Assistant, Department of Art and Design April 2022-June 2022

Facilitate design critiques for first year architecture students in ARCH 222: Introduction to Architectural Computing and Graphics
Support students in elevating their first-year studio projects from a graphic and computational standpoint.
Assist in technical support for Rhinoceros, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop on both Macintosh and PC computers

LANE ESD Eugene, OR

Teaching Assistant August 2021- Present

Assist teachers supporting elementary and middle school children with behavioral and physical disabilities transition to full-time schooling.
Provide safe spaces for children with sensory issues to deescalate in times of conflict and high-stress situations.

OAKWAY GOLF COURSE. Eugene, OR

Pro Shop Attendant and Maintenance Crew April 2021-August 2022

Manage a dynamic list of golfers on a first come-first-serve basis to ensure accurate tee times and maintain a balanced pace of play across the course.
Preserved the upkeep of the fairways, greens, and tee boxes using industry standard mowers.

Skills and Interests

Technical: Rhinoceros, Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Procreate

Language: English, Spanish

Interests: Spatial Justice and Intersectionality, Sustainable Vernacular Architecture, Trans-Species Design, Affordable Housing, Multi-media Design

Awards & Extracurricular Opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, OR

Venice Biennale 2023 June 2022

Chosen to represent the University for Dean Parr’s Transspecies Design exhibition at the Venice Biennale for 2023 for studio work from Mine/Seed with Professor Erin Moore.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, OR

Eugene Saturday Market December 2022

Studio work was showcased at the Eugene Saturday Market to help community members visualize a new way of approaching housing and agriculture. This studio was under Clay Neal’s instruction.

BANNING PARKS AND RECREATION Banning, CA

Latinx Heritage Month Celebration September 2022

Replicated the historic work of Latinx artists into vector coloring pages for distribution at the event.

About Me.

Marissa Perez

Education

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