AnnBarolak, AIA, MBA, is the newEducation & Science Principal with the Philadelphia office of HDR. She bringsnearly twodecades of experience shaping higher education environments— as well asexpertisein programming,designand client service— to the role.
Barolakhasled pursuit teams formore than150 projects ranging from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) buildings and medical research spaces to libraries, studenthousingand campus support buildings. Sheapplies her passion for excellence across proposal development, client interviews, and sector-specific marketing efforts.
In this new role,Barolakwill work tostrengthen relationships with colleges and universities across the Northeast.Sheis an active member of the Society for College and University Planningand is also involved withthe Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers and the National Association of College and University Business Officers.She was previously Vice President for the Philadelphia office of STV, prior to which she was a project executive at Page Southerland Page Inc.

