Alicia Volcy
Founder & CEO, Studio Volcy
About this speaker
Alicia Volcy is a dynamic designer and real estate developer who creates spaces and places for organizations with innovative community development initiatives. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from Florida A & M University.
With over a decade of experience in the design and real estate industry, Alicia has developed a reputation for her creative approach to design and her ability to deliver projects that are beautiful and culturally inclusive. She has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the Best of the Batch Foundation Clubhouse and Rhythm Square, a mixed-use development project in Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
In addition to her work as a designer and developer, Alicia is also a passionate advocate for women and minority designers in the industry. She served as President of National Organization of Minority Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter where she led the organization’s inaugural Architecture Camp for youth, Project Pipeline. She has been featured in Architect Magazine as an advocate for social justice within the architecture community, and Beyond the Built, a publication dedicated to highlighting the achievements of talented minority professionals in the design and construction industry.
