Tania van Herle

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ABOUT TANIA VAN HERLE

At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future. As an integrated design firm, we combine architecture, engineering, consulting, and planning to deliver sustainable, impactful solutions. Guided by a shared purpose to create positive change, we foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, where bold ideas and fresh perspectives drive innovation. Discover how HED advances your world at Tania Van Herle is the CEO of Operations for HED, where she is responsible for driving operational results and driving the firm’s strategic direction. With her extensive experience in architecture, Tania has been involved in all aspects of the practice, including project management, business development, technical leadership, operations, office management, and corporate governance.As an effective leader and driven businessperson, Tania collaborates with internal stakeholders to foster company growth, establish key operational procedures, develop new processes, and ensure adherence to HED\'s mission of creating positive impact through responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions. Her leadership extends to her role on the Board, where she has served since 2006.Throughout her career, Tania has been an advocate for equity, inclusivity and diversity. She has championed policy and program development and actively models change both within her firm, for the profession and within her local community.Trained in both architecture and engineering, Tania earned multiple degrees at UCLA in both Civil Engineering and Architecture. Tania is a founding chair of the Women in Architecture Committee of AIA-LA, served as the President of the AIA-LA Chapter in 2018, and is currently serving her second term on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.