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Emily McGee

Bloomberg Fellow

Emily is an architect and healthcare designer working at the intersection of health, sustainability, and the built environment. As a Medical Planner in HOK’s Washington, D.C., studio, she delivers design solutions that promote equity and bring access to quality care to medically underserved populations across the U.S. Since 2017, Emily has designed over 1 million square feet of healthcare space. Her projects shape care delivery by providing patient-focused spaces that improve patient outcomes, enhance user experiences, and create healthier communities. Emily’s recent projects include the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and the UPMC Vision and Rehabilitation Tower in Pittsburgh. Emily won an American Institute of Architects 2022 Associates Award recognizing her outstanding leadership, creativity, and significant contributions to her community and the architecture profession.

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm with 1,600 people who collaborate across 24 offices. HOK designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. Its designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination, and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities. HOK’s Healthcare practice plans and designs aspirational, highly sustainable facilities that promote health, wellness, and equitable access.

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