Master of Architecture Candidate 2022
Bachelor of Design Studies:
History, Theory, Criticism
Boston Architectural College
Education
Registrations & Associations
Architect, State of California
– in progress
Membership
American Institute of Architects
(Associate)
NCARB
2022 National Organization of Minority Architects
San Diego Chapter Board Member, Historian
11
Years of Experience
1
Years with Firm
Professional Profile
Jacqueline Maldonado recent project experience included the management of seven K-12 education projects in four school districts, each with an average budget of $30 million. Additionally, she produced schematic designs, and design development sets that ranged from renovation to new construction, drainage, and light to medium modernizations of 39 schools in Southern California. She also created and coordinated schedules with the DSA and consultants, organized project files, managed team workloads and deadlines through construction management phases. Her background and experience include:
• Analyzing design, planning, occupancy studies and layouts using Revit and AutoCAD
• Overseeing delivery processes; preparing RFIs, project specifications and technical details congruent with structural and civil plans and calculations.
• Coordinating all phases of construction, utilizing IBC and applicable codes for CA and AZ municipalities, ensuring compliance.
Jacqueline has worked for four architectural firms in Southern California and as a Campus Planner for California State University. Her experience and qualifications will enable her to further the goals and future project needs of StudioWC.
Personal Story
Jacqueline Maldonado emigrated from Uganda, East Africa to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Growing up in a family that knew the value of industry and perseverance, she watched as her mother eventually earned a doctorate in education. While both parents worked hard in pursuit of a better life for their family, Jacqueline and her seven siblings raised each other.
Her pursuit of an architectural degree started early. “My sister Julia led me to my career indirectly. Her version of baby-sitting me and the only way she could get me to sit down quietly for long periods of time was by tearing out interesting magazine ads, cutting them in half, and making me draw the other side.” Jacqueline had talent and Julia, seeing this, entered some of her younger sister’s drawings into competitions. Jacqueline won her first city-wide competition at 8-years old.
Recognition like this eventually led to her to getting accepted to St. Paul’s School, in Concord, New Hampshire. There she excelled at Visual Design. “In the mornings we had to go to the beautiful campus chapel and those moments changed my life. I was in absolute awe of its structural integrity and architectural beauty.”
Jacqueline describes her life experience as interesting yet unconventional from her years in Uganda to her East Coast prep-school education, a stint in France as a chef at an ashram and her current life and architectural work in San Diego. “Through the years, God has been my True North,” she said, “and my Sivananda Yoga practice has taught me how to give my actions to my higher power without being attached to the results.”
Even with her many accomplishments, she still is quick to profess “I am most proud of making two of the most special humans on this earth — my son and daughter.” In her free time, Jacqueline enjoys snowboarding with her son, who is now in college, and roller skating with friends.
