Minneapolis architectural firm Alliiance announced Amanda Aspenson, AIA, CID, has joined the firm as a principal, senior project manager and co-leader of the firm’s higher education practice. 

Aspenson holds a BS and MS in architecture from the University of Minnesota. Her experience includes project management work with the University of Minnesota; she joins from BWBR, where she was a leader on higher education projects.

“We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Aspenson to Alliiance,” says Mamie Harvey, president of Alliiance. “We have admired her work for many years and know how highly her clients regard her. Amanda brings a remarkable talent for project management, addressing complex issues with clarity and precision. Her unwavering commitment to design excellence and building lasting client partnerships aligns with our firm’s values. We are confident she will make meaningful contributions to advancing our legacy of impactful design and exceptional client experiences.”

Aspenson will join Alliiance’s higher education studio co-leader Anna Pravinata in enhancing the firm’s higher education expertise and broadening its reach. She will lead projects while contributing to staff development, studio strategy and leadership.

“At the foundation of Alliance is authentic, equitable and people-centered partnerships,” says Amanda Aspenson, principal, Alliiance. “I am overjoyed to join Alliiance's next chapter where these core values will propel a future full of opportunity."

At Alliiance, our shared purpose is simple yet meaningful: uniting people and place through design. We are committed to creating responsible, sustainable, and socially equitable spaces that positively impact the communities we serve. Our approach combines creativity, collaboration, and expertise to deliver designs that stand the test of time. For more, visit alliiance.com.