Ria began her architectural career with Christopher Architects & interiors in 2014 as an intern. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and top of her architectural class, she chose to return confident in the uniquely gifted people and projects of CAI and has been there ever since. Over the last decade, Ria has dedicated herself to her work and team, always striving to improve her skillsets as an architect and leader.

Promoted to Design Director in 2022, and Vice President in 2023, Ria has guided several of the firms award-winning projects through her leadership of the residential and commercial design studios. Ria has worked and led teams from private estates to sorority houses throughout Alabama, Colorado, Texas, New York, Florida and Tennessee. Ria also heads mentoring programs for CAI to provide creative learning opportunities that foster the individual and collaborative growth of our design team members. Ria is actively involved in the Institute of Classical Architecture, serving on the planning board for the emerging Birmingham presence in the Southeast chapter as well as local universities and schools for educational opportunities for new architects. Ria is proud and honored to be a part of the CAI team and work alongside so many talented people and projects.