Sarah Lyons is an architect and Studio Director at WJ Architects in Sarasota, her focus is leading teams through design and implementation of the construction of large commercial and community projects with an effort to address resiliency and sustainability in buildings. Sarah is an alumnus of Leadership Pinellas and an active member in the local Gulf Coast chapter of the American institute of Architects. Sarah received a BA in architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University and a Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and competing with her horse.