JJ Cao
AIA, AP BD+C, EDAC
Architect at Hord Coplan Macht
JJ has been promoting equity throughout her life. She is an active participant of United Way and has helped raise more than $120k to strengthen families and communities across Central Maryland through her workplace’s annual fundraiser campaign.
Her mission is to keep designs connected to the needs of the communities they serve. She believes age is one element in which inequities exist. Deliberately centering age groups with the most marginalized needs is necessary to create thriving communities where all can reach their potential. The passion for creating best outcomes for every individual led her to join Live Together’s Advisory Council.
Having worked with both the manufacturer and user side of the building industry, JJ brings with her experience to come up with person-centered solutions and incubate new ideas. She currently works in Baltimore and helps execute upon social missions for health sciences and healthcare related projects.