Alumn Cesar Tran is an architectural designer with professional experience spanning education, healthcare, and federal projects across Southern California. He is currently advancing toward architectural licensure and serves as a co-lead for the Sustainability Action Plan at Architects Mosher Drew, where he contributes to firm-wide initiatives focused on environmental responsibility and long-term design performance.
Cesar’s commitment to the profession extends beyond practice through his active involvement in mentorship and leadership. He serves as Vice President of the Alumni Board of Directors for NewSchool of Architecture and Design and is an ACE Mentor, where he supports and guides high school students exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. He earned his Master of Architecture (4+3) from NewSchool of Architecture and Design in 2022.
Grounded in a human-centered design approach, Cesar has also applied his architectural training to the technology sector, contributing to product development for early-stage web and mobile application startups through user experience and interface design. He aspires to continue expanding his skills across adjacent design disciplines, including product design, to gain a deeper understanding of how the built environment and everyday objects are conceived and realized.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Cesar enjoys traveling to study diverse built environments, staying active, and engaging in creative hobbies that further broaden his perspective as a designer.
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