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4 years ago, I took a seemingly random trip to Chicago. I left that trip certain of two things— I wanted to live in Chicago, and I wanted to work in architecture. (If you’ve encountered me at all in this time, I probably wouldn’t shut up about either)

I’d just finished a post-baccalaureate architecture program at Cal and was positive I was NOT ready for my M. Arch, but I still felt called toward architecture & design. I began taking intro architecture classes at Laney and was even more enamored than before.

A few months later, I got a part-time job as a Studio Coordinator at a firm in Berkeley, and some short months later began working for the coolest community architecture firm in the Bay @yesarchitects. So not only was I working for one architecture firm, I was now working for TWO. The duality experienced in these two roles has been invaluable for me! I couldn’t have imagined everything that this position would bring to me, but I’m forever grateful for this step in my life and the opportunities I’ve been able to take hold of.

From attending affordable housing galas, to participating in an MC3 construction program, to redesigning my bathroom all on my own, to leading an incredibly talented, diverse, and dedicated team, each step I’ve made over the past 4 years has led me to today!

In one short week I’ll be driving cross country to begin my life in Chicago as Studio Operations Leader at a Black owned architecture firm. A true dream. Like couldn’t get any better.

I’m excited, nervous, and getting incredibly nostalgic about life in the Bay. I had a bit of a “farewell week” last week, and wanna thank everyone who hosted me, fed me, and convened with me for my last real week in Berkeley! I truly appreciate each and every one of you.

So, there’ll be no more stoop styles for a while, but catch me fit checking in my new office in Chicago, on Mag Mile, and every where else around the great Windy City 🏙️

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the zozo, the zmyth, the zlegend, may 2026.
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#35mmfilm #pentax17 #fujifilm200

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park office hangs w/ the homies, may 2026
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#35mmfilm #pentax17 #fujifilm200 #berkeley

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📍batangas +📍boracay

feeling so blessed to see Kharel & Jay tie the knot ♥️ + mercado cousins reunion 🌊🏄🏻‍♀️🤙 ayyy
[january 2026]

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hard launch💍💍

overjoyed to tie the knot together in an intimate civil ceremony. we are excited to start planning for our official ceremony where we will celebrate our love with our close friends and families 🫶

pc: @emifragoso

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went alllll ova the bay area :> oakland, san francisco, santa cruz, and sacramento 🙂‍↕️🦎🌊🌲☕️ love spending time w the newly weds and lovely caren

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Monday Office Fit Check ft. me and the gang! Can you guess which one of us never follows the dress code 👀?

#zobearfits #jaycozo #fitcheck #office

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my lil slice of life 🏝️☁️

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yearly trip to uniqlo 🙌🏽 and to see my brother too 🧍🏻

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Thank you for letting me know you guys🎓🐻🥹

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To the people who made this journey all worth it, thank you.

Finally graduating from @ucberkeleyofficial ✌️ degrees hotter #classof2023 #masterofarchitecture

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swipe for a smile :3 hard at work !

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