Karina, a native of El Paso, Texas, earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Texas Tech School of Architecture in El Paso. Throughout her studies, she explored various design methods, which sparked her passion for addressing societal challenges like affordable housing, sustainability, and architectural preservation.
After relocating to the Vail Valley to join Zehren, Karina continues to advance in her career and desires to peruse her architectural license. She thrives in schematic design, where she combines her skills in creating detailed renderings and translating concepts to clients. Outside of her professional life, Karina enjoys hiking, cooking, camping, skiing, and spending quality time with family and friends.