Latino Leaders

Designs that Empower Communities and Inspire Change with Gabriella Bermea

Pablo Muñoz Episode 37

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Gabriella Bermea.

Gabriella is a senior associate and architect at Perkins Eastman.  She was raised along the Texas-Mexico border and brings a unique perspective to her work, ensuring that every design is a reflection of the people it serves—honoring culture, history, and the diversity of needs across rural and urban school districts.  Gabriella is a highly sought-after author, speaker, and facilitator who develops content centered on K-12 development, educational architecture, community design, expanded access to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, and design education.

1:03 - Introduction
2:16 - My Leadership Story
18:48 - Public Education Architecture
33:08 - Design Architect
35:09 - Latina Leaders
41:18 - Mentorship
43:55 - Latino Communities
46:37 - Equity and Access
48:59 - Guiding Principles

Gabriella Bermea is driven by a passion for creating equitable and inspiring educational environments.  She brings a deep commitment to community-centered design and public education, drawing from her heritage and love for the places that shaped her.  Gabriella integrates inclusive design, sustainable architecture, and stakeholder engagement to build schools that serve as the heart of their communities.  She also brings experience in the architecture, philanthropy, and advocacy industries to her work.  Gabriella is known for fostering strong client relationships and frequently shares her insights on educational architecture, expanding access to STEM fields, and the power of community in shaping the future.

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/gabriella-bermea-aia

Instagram:  instagram.com/gabbybermea/

Facebook:  facebook.com/gabriella.bermea

Website:  perkinseastman.com

Email:  g.bermea@perkinseastman.com


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