Eletrice Harris, is a designer, educator, community leader, and advocate for equitable access to the design professions. With more than two decades of experience in architecture, project management, and educational programming, she has dedicated her career to designing spaces, cultivating future leaders, and creating pathways into architecture for historically underrepresented communities.
A native of Chicago, Eletrice earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York. Throughout her career, she has combined technical expertise with a passion for mentorship, believing that great design begins with investing in people.
Eletrice currently serves as Project Pipeline Director for the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA), where she leads award-winning architecture education programs that introduce middle school, high school, and college students to careers in architecture, engineering, construction, and design. She also serves as the NOMAS Student Chapter Liaison, strengthening connections between students, educators, and industry professionals while helping develop the next generation of diverse design leaders.
In addition to her educational leadership, Eletrice has been instrumental in advancing community-centered design initiatives, including the Altadena Rebuild Coalition, where she works alongside architects, planners, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to support equitable wildfire recovery and community resilience. Her work bridges architecture, education, advocacy, and civic engagement, demonstrating the transformative role design can play in rebuilding communities and expanding opportunity.
A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Eletrice shares insights on design education, mentorship, community engagement, leadership, diversity in architecture, and creating inclusive pathways into the profession. Her presentations inspire audiences to view architecture not only as the creation of buildings, but as a powerful tool for empowering people, strengthening communities, and shaping a more equitable future.
Outside of her professional work, Eletrice enjoys marathon running, photography, skiing, and international travel—experiences that continually inform her creative perspective and deepen her appreciation for the ways design connects people, culture, and place.
