Drawing upon over 20 years of learning environment and campus design experience, Octavio strives to elevate the voices of those most impacted by architecture through equitable and inclusive design processes. He is an outspoken advocate for representation within projects and across the AEC industry. Octavio is actively involved in mentorship along the entire professional pipeline, eager to share his experience and belief that we are all key players in shaping the world around us. Octavio serves as a board member and Vice President of the Portland Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA PDX).