Mariana leads the pre-design phase of K-12 schools at DLR Group in California, integrating evidence-based research into design. Her mission is to improve learning environments that empower children by shaping educational spaces that feel as comfortable as home, returning the joy of learning to students. She works closely with stakeholders to establish consensus for schools' new vision. During design development, she remains actively involved to ensure the innovative groundwork established at the beginning is successfully executed.Mariana leads the pre-design phase of K-12 schools at DLR Group in California, integrating evidence-based research into design. Her mission is to improve learning environments that empower children by shaping educational spaces that feel as comfortable as home, returning the joy of learning to students. She works closely with stakeholders to establish consensus for schools' new vision. During design development, she remains actively involved to ensure the innovative groundwork established at the beginning is successfully executed.