This summer, we welcome two interns to the Trivers team and celebrate Nakesha’s promotion to Associate.
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Lillie Boero joins Trivers as a CityStudioSTL Fellow while pursuing dual Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Design degrees at Washington University in St. Louis, where she previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with minors in Urban Design and Studio Art. She is passionate about community-centered design and believes architecture can amplify voices and enrich culture. At Trivers, Lillie is contributing to the planning and pre-design of an adaptive reuse project in Old North St. Louis, exploring new opportunities for a historic building to better serve the surrounding community. A memorable experience in her academic career included traveling throughout Peru to research ancient structures alongside archaeologists, anthropologists, and architects for the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.
Olivia Mittendorf joins Trivers as a summer intern from Houston, Texas. She is entering her final year of the Bachelor of Architecture program at the University of Arkansas after recently returning from a semester studying abroad in Rome. Passionate about sustainability, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation, Olivia has contributed to several projects during her internship, including the Channel Nine PBS Headquarters renovation. She hopes to pursue a career focused on civic and community-centered architecture, with a particular interest in educational and mixed-use facilities that strengthen the public realm.
Nakesha Newsome has been elevated to Associate at Trivers. An Architectural Designer, Nakesha is passionate about equity and sustainability in the built environment and believes architecture can strengthen communities through thoughtful, community-centered design. She has contributed to a variety of community-focused projects, including the Clinton-Peabody redevelopment and the Northside Movement Center, with experience in design development, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach. Nakesha serves as a Board Member and Event Coordinator for the St. Louis chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and is a 2026 graduate of the Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program.
