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Raphaella is an architectural designer at WRT Design, where she focuses on affordable housing projects in their architecture studio. She has experience in residential, commercial, and retail design throughout Philadelphia, and has a background in lighting design. Raphaella is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture in 2021 after completing her thesis that explored the use of biophilia and human-centered design to create a mental wellness center in São Paulo, Brazil. Since graduating, she continues to be active in the Drexel community serving as a juror for student reviews. Raphaella is passionate about building communities for students and professionals since being involved with her university’s AIAS Chapter. She continues her passion as a member of WRT’s EDI Committee, AIA Philadelphia’s Philadelphia Emerging Architects (PEA), and AIA Pennsylvania’s Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC), pushing to provide more opportunities in mentorship and growth throughout the local design community.