Running for: Alumni Council

Gabriella Orsi AR’21

Personal Statement

The Cooper Union is a special place. I have made lifelong friendships, professional connections, and am grateful for every opportunity that the Cooper Union has made possible for me. I want to pay it forward by serving on the alumni council. If elected, I would fully support the school’s goal to return to free and am focused on keeping the community connected through outreach.

I’ve had a mug on my office desk for four years with the words: ‘Science and Art, Education and Service’ inscribed around an image of the Foundation Building. These words not only guide my day-to-day architectural work; but as I run for a seat on the alumni council, I will live by them to carry on the vision for the school, as Peter Cooper intended.

Biography

Gabriella Orsi is a registered architect in New York State and is native New Yorker. She has been working at Dattner Architects since her graduation in 2021 and has devoted her professional career to creating civic architecture. Her recent work includes the rehabilitation and preservation of several New York State Parks.

During her time as an undergrad at the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, Gabriella served as student council chair and as a member of the Admissions Committee. Gabriella was recognized in 2021 with the Service to the School Award for leadership and volunteerism on behalf of Cooper Union.