Design Professional – Architecture
Kelly Walker is an experienced Architectural Designer and Project Manager based in New Orleans, LA, with a demonstrated history of leading diverse architectural projects across the healthcare, education, civic, and hospitality sectors. She currently serves as a Project Manager and Designer at Verges Rome, where she oversees the development and coordination of various project types.
Kelly’s career spans over 18 years, including roles with Ochsner Health Systems as an Owner’s Representative, where she led facilities development projects with a strong focus on budget and schedule management. Her background also includes construction consulting with Moran Construction Consultants and a range of design and project management roles with respected New Orleans firms such as Multistudio, Blitch Knevel Architects, and Campo Architects. Early in her career, she trained in Charleston, SC, at Studio A, contributing to residential, multi-family, and historic rehabilitation projects.
Her comprehensive experience includes interior design, construction documentation, construction administration, site documentation, and marketing/graphic design. Kelly is especially skilled in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and navigating complex regulatory environments such as Historic Tax Credit programs.
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture
Mississippi State University