Jennifer Esposito
Executive Committee Chair
OAA, MRAIC, M.Arch II, M.Arch, B.A.S.
The Executive Chair is responsible for leading BEAT and coordinating the work of the Executive Committee. Jennifer Esposito guides the Executive Committee team and is responsible for coordinating resources for events and projects organized by BEAT, as well as ensuring that the organization is working towards its long-term and short-term goals.
Jennifer is an architect and educator with over 15 years in professional practice. Jennifer is an architect and educator with over 15 years in professional practice. She is a registered Architect in Ontario and principal at Place of Work, an architecture studio based in Halifax, NS and Toronto, ON. She currently holds a position as assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science. She currently holds a position as assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science.
Graduating with a post-professional Master of Architecture II from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Jennifer previously earned a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Highest Distinction from Carleton University, where she was named to the RAIC Honour Roll. She is also a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts JBC Watkins Award, which enabled her to pursue postgraduate education beyond Canadian borders.
Jennifer is a past Associate at Superkül (Toronto, ON) and MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects (Halifax, NS), where she led single family residential projects, a typology she has specialized in for over a decade. Additional past work experience includes Pin/Taylor Architects (Yellowknife, NT), Brown + Storey Architects (Toronto, ON), LUCE et studio (San Diego, CA), and William Rawn Associate Architects (Boston, MA). She has held teaching positions at Harvard GSD (Career Discovery Program), Dalhousie University, and the University of Waterloo.
Committed to mentorship and advocacy in the profession, Jennifer volunteers her time to OAA Intern Architects as well as students in the Carleton Alumni Mentorship Program, Harvard GSD's Women in Design, and Harvard Mentor Collective. Jennifer is currently co-chair of Harvard GSD Alumni Council Governance Committee and previously served as co-chair for the 2023 Harvard GSD Alumni Award Jury.
As a Toronto native, Jennifer developed a deep appreciation for urban environments. She leveraged her architectural education and professional experiences to explore cities worldwide, spanning South America, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. She brings this internationally informed expertise to her projects marrying ideas with thoughtful practice.