Stacey White

Stacey is a Managing Director in LPA’s higher-education practice. She’s an architect, educator and executive leader with over 25 years of experience in design innovation, strategic planning and educational impact. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and an MBA with a concentration in Architectural Management from California Polytechnic State University, where she also served as a faculty member educating and mentoring emerging design professionals.

Stacey’s career is defined by her ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate complex data that informs operational decision-making, design outcomes and policy implementation. She has led interdisciplinary teams, managed large-scale institutional (education and healthcare) projects and cultivated strong partnerships across public and private sectors, including extensive work with the California State University system, K12 school districts and national policy initiatives. “Educational environments are where design decisions ripple for generations,” Stacey says. “My work has always centered on helping institutions make informed decisions resulting in places and spaces that support positive student outcomes and inspire the communities they serve.”