Mia Zinni

Mia Zinni is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley's College of Environmental Design and founder of Zinni Architecture. Licensed in California and New York, she teaches undergraduate design studios and focuses on creating safe, resilient environments through impact-oriented design approaches.

• Educational Background: B.A. in Architecture from UC Berkeley, M.Arch from Columbia University

Zinni Architecture emphasizes the use of emerging technologies to empower families and communities, aiming to achieve contemporary goals while driving broader environmental, social, political, and economic change through design.

Scientific contributions recognized through awards like the Charles McKim Prize for Excellence in Design and the Saul Kaplan Traveling Fellowship during her academic career, alongside professional recognition as AIANYS Student of the Year in 2012.