Mitra Esfandiari

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ABOUT MITRA ESFANDIARI

Mitra became the firm’s first female principal in 2010, and is involved in leadership at the highest level, including serving on the firm’s Board of Directors and as the Chair of the firm’s REDI (Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion) committee. She provides leadership for significant mixed-use commercial, retail, wellness, culinary and entertainment developments, and she has led teams on several award-winning destinations. Mitra is one of GlobeSt.’s 2020 Women of Influence, LA Times’ Inspirational Women of 2022 nominees, and LA Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence: Construction, Engineering & Architecture.Mitra participates in industry speaking engagements, authors by-line articles and engages in press opportunities. She is an advocate for designing memorable mixed-use destinations and issues surrounding women in architecture. She hopes that telling her story will inspire women to climb up the ladder, and she believes that having diversity in leadership in the workplace will create a more balanced, inspiring, and well-rounded environment. She is an advocate for the data-driven design approach, providing statistical back-up and market research for informing the design ideas, instead of relying on gut feelings and past experiences for design solutions. She is passionate about keeping a nourishing and vibrant culture in the firm by providing a very collaborative atmosphere where staff can learn, exchange ideas, and grow.