As Managing Principal of Northern California for architecture, interiors, and planning firm Steinberg Hart, Katia plays a major role in the success of many of the firm’s largest and most complex projects. With close to three decades of experience leading large-scale projects for civic, education, and private clients, she is a recognized thought leader in the Architectural and Engineering field and is well known for her innovative and highly sustainable projects across California. Katia has worked with clients and diverse communities in the US, Spain, and Mexico, and prior to Steinberg Hart, she led educational practices for several architectural firms in the Bay Area.

Katia is an active member of the community, serving on the board of the San Jose Downtown Association, a member of the SJ Downtown Design Committee, and a founding member of the Women in Architecture Committee for AIA’s Silicon Valley chapter and supports local Latinx organizations like MACLA. Katia is a proud binational (Mexico and US citizen) and bicultural architect committed to creating a just world.