Cristian Petschen Ncarb

Cristian Petschen NCARB is a seasoned architectural and project management professional currently serving as the National Public Venues Practice Leader at LaBella Associates, a comprehensive Architecture and Engineering firm. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Cristian has held significant roles such as Managing Director at Jinie, Bay Area Think Lab, TABLE, and Dropr, specializing in design and project management across various industries, including augmented and virtual reality solutions. Notable past positions include Principal Architect at IM-AT Group, where Cristian led over 400 international projects, and Project Designer for the American Airlines Arena, which received the "Excellence in Design" award. Cristian holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, an MBA from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and numerous certificates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and IDEO U, focusing on artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and leadership in creativity.