Charlene Arias

Senior Associate

With more than 17 years of experience, Charlene has achieved a well-rounded portfolio of projects that allows her to offer her clients comprehensive knowledge around developing functional spaces while maintaining a high level of design.

Over the course of her career, Charlene has led teams in the design and planning of high profile projects, which include the clinical skills simulation center for the world’s largest university for women, Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia. Her experience extends to the shell and core of the Buck Institute and Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. Her portfolio also includes K-12, higher education, science & technology, mixed-use, and commercial retail projects.

In her spare time, Charlene enjoys yoga and giving back to the community through the Fiber To the World Yarn Club and Project Linus, organizations that provide crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats and other items to people in need close to home and around the world.