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Casey Chung is a second year Mas-
Sponsor: David Tsau ters in Urban and Regional Planning
Recipient: Amy Li (MURP) student at the University of
University: Pratt
Major: Architecture California, Los Angeles with a con-
centration in Transportation Policy
Graduate
and Planning (TPP). She is currently
working as an intern for HNTB in
their transportation planning divi-
sion. Additionally, she also works as a
Graduate Student Researcher for the
Center of Neighborhood Knowledge at
UCLA. Prior to this, she was interning
at OCTA in their Long Range Planning
and Corridor Studies section for the Sponsor: Connie Chee
past two years. Recipient: Kellie Dinh
University: USC
Major: Architecture
Undergraduate

Amy Li is a dedicated architecture
student on the cusp of graduation,
driven by a deepening understanding
of the field's impact beyond aesthetics.
Initially captivated by the grandeur and
technical intricacies of architectural Kellie Dinh is a Master of Architec-
projects, Amy's journey has evolved to ture student at the University of South-
embrace architecture as a powerful tool ern California, where she combines
for social justice, environmental sus- her background in software engineer-
tainability, and cultural preservation. ing with her passion for design. With
Sponsor: Ken Yu and Karen Yu / a B.A. in Computer Science from Bryn
Her academic excellence and hands-on Mawr College, Kellie brings a unique
experience with a non-profit organi- Royal Service Air Conditioning. Inc perspective to the field, focusing on in-
Recipient: Casey Chung
zation reflect her commitment to us- University: UCLA tegrating technology into the creative
ing architecture as a force for positive Major: Urban and Regional Planning process. Her journey into architecture
change. Amy is passionate about con- (MURP) is fueled by a desire to innovate, blend-
tributing to solutions for global chal- ing technical expertise with a deep un-
lenges and is eager to engage in proj- Graduate derstanding of spatial design to create
ects that prioritize sustainability and impactful solutions for a more ethical
inclusivity. built environment.

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