He is an architectural designer at SmithGroupJJR with 10 years of experience, primarily in the design of commercial base building projects. Luis is an active member of the Board of Directors of the AIA|DC, serving as the Associate Representative of the chapter and working closely with the Emerging Architects Committee. In previous years Luis has taught two years of design studio at his alma mater Virginia Tech, co-founded a committee at the AIA|DC Chapter, was selected for the inaugural class for the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program and has volunteered in numerous events within the D.C. area.