Emily Schickner, AIA

Emily Schickner, AIA joined Harrison Design in 2017, serving as project architect and director, and in 2021 promoted to the firm’s first female principal architect. She is known for her expertise in and passion for the field of mental health and architecture, mentorship to emerging professionals, and activism for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in the profession and community. Professionally, she has led over 1 million square feet of design and construction, ranging from cottage-style homes to over 450,000 square feet of mixed-use, multi-family, and senior living developments. Before joining Harrison Design, Emily spent a decade in commercial architecture focused on education, country and golf clubhouse, and hospitality design. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Miami University of Ohio and a Master of Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology.