Argelia Bárcena was recognized as one of the "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business 2024" by the San Francisco Business Times for her leadership in architecture and technology, serving as Women in BIM’s Head of Regional Leads for North America, and Board Director for AIA San Francisco.

Experience

GenslerNorthwest Regional Design Technology Manager & Associate

2019 — Now

San Francisco Bay Area

Academy of Art UniversityAdjunct Professor

2020 — 2024

San Francisco, California, United States

California College of the ArtsAdjunct Professor

2019 — 2019

San Francisco, California

Adjunct Faculty II at CCA Architecture Department, teaching Design Media Lab.

BAR ArchitectsDigital Design + BIM Manager

2018 — 2019

San Francisco, California

HDRDigital Practice Office Lead

2014 — 2018

San Francisco, California

BIM Management office wide. Healthcare, Science & Technology projects. National and international projects. Cross discipline coordination and clash detection. BIM Standards implementation & training at region wide level.

Education

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Executive Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Education

Executive Education

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch

Minor

Experience