Lori Lessem, AIA, is the founding principal of L2 Design Studio and has over 25 years of experience in award-winning architecture and interiors.
Lori has worked on projects from the initial concepts through final move-in, bringing a creative approach and passion to each phase. Her experience includes art galleries, athletic complexes, student centers, college/university and K-12 projects, corporate interiors, and custom residential. Lori is an active AIA Baltimore member and served as co-chair of the AIA Baltimore Equity committee. Lori is committed to supporting the growth of the profession and has served on the NCARB ARE 5.0 committee for the last three years.
Board members
President
Madhuri Subramaniam, AIA
President-Elect
Lori Lessem, AIA
Past-President
Ryan Jordan Pfarr, AIA
Treasurer
Lee Hyden, AIA
Secretary
Martin Marren, AIA
Director
Wadiah Akbar, AIA
Director
Kelly Danz, AIA
Director
Brian Helfer, Jr., AIA
Director
Dustin Watson, AIA
Director
Hilary Zoretic, AIA
Allied Member Liaison
Katie Bigelow
Associate Director
Dr. Samia Kirchner, Int’l Assoc. AIA
Bmore NOMA Liaison
Melanie Ray, AIA
NOMAS Liaison
Maureen Kwakye-Dankwa
AIAS Liaison
Ashley Mercadal
Fellows Liaison
Tom Liebel, FAIA
Executive Director
Lauren Bostic Hill
