Say Hello to the New Dean of the School of Architecture
✨ Engage. Connect. This is your moment to meet the Dean and be part of the conversation shaping UHSoA’s next chapter. ✨
Join us for a casual gathering with the new Dean, Mo Zell, AIA.
She invites you to share your experiences, insights, and hopes for the connection between the profession and the school.
What’s working well? Where do you see room for growth? Your perspective is invaluable as we shape the future together.
Come be part of this open dialogue and help build a stronger bridge between the school and the professional community here in Hawai‘i.
- Opening remarks by Board Director Ethan Twer, AIA
- Followed by remarks from Dean Mo Zell, AIA
August 7, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture
Mo Zell brings more than 22 years of academic experience across four institutions, with the last 12 years spent in multiple leadership roles at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She has been recognized for her work in fostering community partnerships and driving innovative educational programs.
Throughout her career, Zell has championed programs that connect architecture education with real-world applications. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she launched initiatives such as the High School Design Build Summer Camp, which introduces students from underrepresented backgrounds to architecture, and the Design + Construction Initiative, which partners with organizations like Habitat for Humanity to enhance affordable housing solutions. While serving as associate dean, she launched the award-winning externship program which connected students to week-long professional job-shadowing opportunities across the country. Zell recently served as president of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) from 2023 to 2024, where she emphasized creating inclusive pathways in architecture and expanding the impact of faculty research.
Zell earned her master’s in architecture from Yale University and her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Virginia.
