Fueled by an industry she calls an art form, she is innovative about everything design – color, texture, furniture, lighting, and art – having the ability to breathe life into a space. At KAI, Perez has used her position to mentor minority students who have an interest in the design industry, sitting on the board for NOMA and ACE Mentoring. She is also an integral part of KAI’s art initiative which strives to connect local artists with their clients and decision makers, by giving them a platform to have their art placed prominently within design projects.