Saif is an Associate Principal and Designer at NAC Architecture’s Los Angeles office and a leader of the firm’s JEDI committee. As a design thinker, his experience working with a broad spectrum of clients has sculpted his view of how policy and the built environment can incorporate a broader perspective of inclusion. He strives to create facilities that help break down stereotypical assumptions and help a broad cross-section of students grow and thrive. He has spoken on issues of designing for inclusivity and equality at numerous conferences and continues to lead valuable discussion in planning and executing the design of educational spaces. Saif graduated with a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and is both a LEED AP and a certified member of the Design Build Institute of America.
SoCal NOMA seeks to advance and support the education and careers of those who have been historically underrepresented in the field of architecture. Members include architects, designers, civil engineers, structural engineers, interior designers, urban planners and product manufacturers.