Lina Sabouni ........................................ AUTOARCH Architects, LLC

d-mars.com Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Lina Sabouni, AIA NCARB

Co-Founder & Principal of AUTOARCH Architects, LLC

ina Sabouni, co-founder and

Lprincipal of AUTOARCH Architects, brings more than twenty years of experience in the delivery of architectural, engineering and design excellence in the new construction of 21st century educational and work force facilities. Her body of work includes educational (K12 and higher education) institutions, governmental, office and commercial buildings, medical facilities and worship spaces. A great believer in the public educational system and a recognized leader in the community, Sabouni has been called upon to reach those in the architectural, engineering and construction industry, as well as the business community, to rally support for several important Educational Bond Elections. This effort has included coordinating community meetings and making presentations for public/community awareness and approval of the bonds. For the past 18 years, Sabouni has tirelessly chaired efforts to assist in passing these much-needed bonds in support of educational opportunities. Cultivating her relationships with both public and private entities, Sabouni was instrumental in obtaining several joint programs, creating synergies between higher education and other education organizations. Sabouni has also participated in key community roundtable discussions for long-term planning of targeted higher education campus projects and in community partnering efforts. In 2013, the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce, in response to the growing demand for updating and advancing the Educational System in the MENA Countries, established the Education Council and requested Sabouni to be the education chair. Sabouni hosts monthly round table discussions to assist in building and advancing the education system in the MENA countries, through promoting transactions between U.S. companies, institutions and organizations active in the education sector and their equivalent parties in the Middle East. Sabouni’s passion and drive for public education have paved the road for healthy economic growth in the truly diverse Texas community and abroad. Sabouni’s professional affiliations include: • American Institute of Architects • Texas Society of Architects • Houston Chapter of AIA • Education Chair of Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce • Board of Directors of Fort Bend Education Foundation • Board of Directors of Houston Independent School District Education Foundation • Board of Directors of Houston Community College Foundation • Board of Directors of Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce • Board of Directors of Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council • Greater Houston Partnership • Katy Area Economic Development Council • Board of Directors of Interfaith Ministries • Board of Directors of Arab American Education Foundation • Fort Bend Leadership Forum (Class 2005) • Fort Bend Leadership for Nonprofit Excellence (Class 2007) • City of Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission (Commissioner 05-06) • American Leadership Forum Member, Class XXVII

Lina Sabouni, AIA NCARB Co-Founder and Principal AUTOARCH Architects, LLC

6200 Savoy, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77036 lina@autoarch.net www.autoarch.net

Founded in 1991, AUTOARCH Architects is a full-service Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design Firm providing design and allied services to both public and private sector clients. AUTOARCH has earned a reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects. The core of the organization is comprised of professionals who possess the technical knowledge, experience, and management skills necessary to complete successful projects. We serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise with a global perspective. Our firm strives for excellence in design and project delivery, and as such, have had the opportunity to attract and retain many wonderful clients. The majority of our business is from repeat clients, and that is a testament to our abilities as professionals. We are focused on delivering the best project for our clients by listening to their concerns, researching and developing industry leading standards for their benefit, and providing quality and implementable solutions.