Julie McLaurin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a highly accomplished architectural professional with over 25 years of diverse experience in architecture and planning. Currently serving as Principal at DLR Group since June 2022, McLaurin leads community studio practices with a focus on civic, justice, mixed-use, and K-12 projects. Prior roles include Director of Community Relations and Senior Project Manager at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, and Community Studio Principal at O'Brien/Atkins Associates, PA. McLaurin's extensive expertise encompasses project management, business planning, and financial oversight, having also held positions as Architectural Group Leader at Stantec. McLaurin obtained a BA in Architecture from North Carolina State University.