Kiara, a graduate in architecture and an emerging leader at Hassell's Sydney studio, boasts a diverse range of experience spanning from small-scale residential projects to large-scale global commercial project deliveries. She actively contributes to design discourse, fostering collaboration and promoting engagement. Kiara is instrumental in creating platforms for graduates to partner with industry mentors and adjacent industries, facilitating network growth.

During her time at Hassell, Kiara has played a pivotal role in various key projects, including state government strategy planning in Sydney's CBD and the mixed-use precinct, Harbourside, located in Tumbalong (Darling Harbour), set for completion in 2027.

Kiara's passion for design was ignited during her undergraduate studies in interior architecture, where she gained a profound appreciation for the impact of interior environments. Her user-centered design approach is her driving force as she aims to shape communities in both digital and physical landscapes to live and work sustainably. Pushing our responsibilities as place makers, Kiara instils her values into her projects and those within Hassell's practice.

With her strategic planning expertise, Kiara aspires to expand her work into healthcare clinical planning and sporting infrastructure.