Cuningham Elevates Ten Team Members to Associate Principal and Principal
Cuningham is proud to announce the appointment of three team members to Principal and seven team members to Associate Principal leadership titles.
Elevated to Principal: Jackie Squires, Jeremy Agraz, Kitty Yuen
Elevated to Associate Principal: Bee Cha, Hailey Wrasman, Nancy Chiang, Nathan Woods, Scott Bales, Sean Pak, Tracie Sorenson
The elevation of these individuals is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to advancing our firm's purpose, their demonstrated excellence in design and client partnership, and their strategic influence across our practice.
"Through these elevations, we celebrate not just individual achievement, but a shared commitment to helping our partners turn bold vision into built reality," says Nathan Harris, Cuningham CEO. "By bringing both creativity that inspires and the precise discipline to deliver, these team members are instrumental in strengthening Cuningham’s ability to guide complex projects with clarity and confidence.”
Learn more about each of the leaders below.
Jackie Squires, AIA, NCARB, ALEP, LEED AP
Elevated to Principal
As a Market Leader for PK-12 Education with extensive experience in educational design, Jackie has built a reputation for listening deeply, aligning diverse stakeholders, and guiding teams through complexity with steady, thoughtful leadership. She has expanded Cuningham's presence throughout Colorado's education community, serving as President of the A4LE Rocky Mountain Chapter and presenting at regional and national conferences alongside district leaders. Her elevation to Principal recognizes years of building trust with clients, mentoring emerging professionals, and demonstrating how disciplined project leadership and inventive design solutions turn ambitious school projects into reality.
Jeremy Agraz
Elevated to Principal
As Executive Director of Cuningham's Marketing + Strategy Practice, Jeremy has been instrumental in strengthening how the firm positions itself, pursues opportunity, and articulates value to clients. He has helped build a data-driven practice that connects strategic planning directly to business development, defining a positioning that differentiates Cuningham in a crowded marketplace. His elevation to Principal reflects his ability to translate strategy into practical initiatives that deepen client relationships and build the foundation for sustained firmwide growth.
Kitty Yuen, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ, CDT, LEED AP
Elevated to Principal
As Cuningham's Denver Office Director, Kitty has redefined what effective local leadership looks like for the firm. She brings clarity, momentum, and strategic focus while actively shaping market strategy and building lasting client relationships. Her proactive approach and deep connections throughout Colorado's design and development community have significantly strengthened Cuningham’s local position. Her elevation to Principal recognizes her ability to build a thriving office practice, contribute strategic perspective to firmwide initiatives, and model the client-focused leadership that creates enduring value for organizations and their communities.
Bee Cha
Elevated to Associate Principal
Bee bridges creative vision with technical execution, ensuring design intent carries through every detail. He advances design excellence through curiosity about materials and construction methods while generously mentoring emerging designers. His community connections, particularly within the Hmong community, create meaningful opportunities for the firm. His elevation to Associate Principal recognizes his design rigor, collaborative leadership, and commitment to developing the next generation of architects.
Hailey Wrasman CID, IIDA, WELL AP
Elevated to Associate Principal
As a core design leader within Cuningham's Education market, Hailey's ability to connect with others and communicate design vision makes her a powerful advocate for clients and the firm. With a background in interior design, she is a leading voice within the firm for advancing trauma-informed and inclusive design practices, challenging teams to think critically and design with greater intention. Her elevation to Associate Principal recognizes her design excellence, commitment to an inclusive practice, and positive influence on team capability.
Nancy Chiang, AIA, NCARB, CSI, CCS, CDT, LEED AP
Elevated to Associate Principal
Nancy strengthens project delivery across the firm through technical expertise and careful coordination. Beyond technical work, she actively mentors colleagues and leads equity and volunteer initiatives in the Culver City office. Her elevation to Associate Principal recognizes her commitment to technical excellence, mentorship, and fostering an inclusive practice culture.
Nathan Woods, RA, CCCA, LEED AP
Promoted to Associate Principal
Nathan guides teams through complex healthcare challenges with technical depth and steady judgment. He stepped into demanding project leadership when needed, navigating regulatory issues while maintaining client and contractor trust. His solutions-focused approach and generous knowledge-sharing strengthen both project outcomes and the firm's technical capabilities. His elevation to Associate Principal recognizes his reliability, expertise, and dedication to advancing healthcare design standards.
Scott Bales, AIA, EDAC, LEED® Green Associate
Elevated to Associate Principal
As Healthcare Market Leader, Scott brings strategic leadership to healthcare design with particular expertise in behavioral health environments. His Evidence-Based Design Accreditation reflects his commitment to research-driven solutions that enhance clinical effectiveness and user experience. He actively mentors colleagues, exploring inventive approaches to complex healthcare challenges. His elevation to Associate Principal recognizes his business development success, technical growth, and positive influence on firm culture.
Sean Pak, RA, CSI, CDT
Elevated to Associate Principal
With extensive healthcare design expertise, Sean brings technical precision and calm leadership to complex projects, navigating regulatory processes with expertise that builds partner trust. Beyond technical skill, he mentors staff with patience and generosity, and his community involvement includes the ACE Mentor Program and faith-based initiatives. His elevation to Associate Principal recognizes his technical excellence, client relationships, and commitment to developing others.
Tracie Sorenson, AIA, LEED AP
Elevated to Associate Principal
Tracie's steady project leadership and organized approach navigate complex healthcare challenges while maintaining team alignment and client confidence. Her ability to build lasting relationships in the Phoenix market has generated repeat work and strengthened the firm's regional presence. She creates space for staff to learn and grow while actively contributing to business development. Her elevation to Associate Principal recognizes her client trust, team development, and leadership that strengthens both practice and people.
