May 5, 2022
6:30 PM est
Suzanne Musho AIA, NCARB
Suzanne Musho, AIA, NCARB, joined New York Institute of Technology as chief architect and vice president of real estate development and sustainable capital planning, in December 2019. As a registered architect in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, she has more than 25 years of experience in design, strategic planning, and project leadership. Her portfolio of projects includes museums, health care, corporate headquarters, government facilities, and other high-profile buildings throughout the New York metropolitan area, throughout the United States, and internationally.
As an Associate at Pei Cobb Freed and Partners, the Founder of MUSHO Architecture and Design, and Vice President at Zubatkin, Suzanne’s selected design work includes the Buck Institute for Research in Aging, and the Westchester County Courthouse, as well projects at The School at Columbia University. Her selected project leadership work includes the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History as well as the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City.
Currently, Suzanne is working with a worldwide team enhancing the campus and student experience at New York Institute of Technology through thoughtful, sustainable capital project development. Suzanne holds her Master of Architecture degree from University at Buffalo, as well as Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in design. In addition, she has an M.B.A. Entrepreneurship Certificate from the NYU Stern Berkeley Innovations Labs as part of the MWBE Strategic Steps for Growth Program.
Suzanne is a frequent public speaker about inspiration and design. Her work has won numerous awards, and she has been featured in several publications. Suzanne is married to David Downey and has three amazing children.
Fulfilling the True Purpose of Architecture
Suzanne will discuss how we will make the most joyful profession of architecture, into a profession of opportunity, leadership, career advancement, and social responsibility, and one that gives women a license to dream. Suzanne will discuss how architecture will only fulfill its true purpose when it serves all, and is accessible to all. Through the lens of Suzanne’s experience in design leadership at Pei Cobb Freed, business ownership at MUSHO, and project leadership and mission building at Columbia, Zubatkin and NYIT, Suzanne will compare and contrast the opportunities and how they can be tailored specifically for women’s success.