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Overview

Within its extensive history, the William Ward Watkin Council has played an important role in the success of the Rice School of Architecture.

The William Ward Watkin Council offers a sounding board for the Dean and the School of Architecture at Rice University for issues ranging from internal programming to external relations. Council members serve as ambassadors of the school, promoting its strengths and expanding its purview.

 

 

2025 - 2026 William Ward Watkin Council

Katie Bennett, B.Arch. '03

Director, Thomas Phifer and Partners

 

Matthew Bremer, B.Arch. '92

Founder, Architecture in Formation

 

Danielle Chang

Lucky Rice LLC

 

Kevin Daly, M.Arch. '85

Principal, Kevin Daly Architects

 

Diana Davis, M.Arch. '98

Managing Director, Perkins+Will

 

David Hinojosa, M.Arch. '86

Founder, dh+

 

Frank Kelly, B.Arch. '65

Architect, Senior Planner, Stantec (retired)

 

C.C. Lee

CEO, STOA Architects

 

Phil Mahla, M.Arch. '87

Partner, Belsey & Mahla Architects

 

Allston Marble

Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Linbeck Group LLC

Bill McGregor, B.Arch. '66

President, The McGregor Company

 

Charles Renfro, B.Arch. '89

Partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro

 

Maya Richter, M.Arch. '05

Partner, Richter Architects

 

Randhir Sahni, M.Arch. '71

Principal, Llewelyn-Davies Sahni

 

Chris Sanders, B.A. '97

Backstage Design Lead, Apple

 

Leslie Elkins Sasser

Principal, Leslie Elkins Architecture

 

Kathy Scott, B.Arch. '93

Principal, Walker Warner Architects

 

Roger Soto, B.Arch. '77, M.Arch. '80

Principal, HOK

 

Heather Young, B.Arch. '88

Founder & Principal, Heather Young Architects

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