2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Holly Fiore, RA, NCIDQ, Wendel

“Holly Fiore is a licensed architect in New York State with more than six years at Wendel and a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to design. Her work spans both interior and exterior environments, giving her a unique ability to think across disciplines and understand how each layer of a project shapes the overall experience. Holly approaches each effort with care for both client goals and the people who use the space every day. As her career continues to grow, she stands out as a rising talent whose perspective and creativity continue to elevate the work around her.”

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role?

My career is something that I very luckily fell into. I had a great guidance counselor my senior year of high school who pushed me into attending college. I was looking for something that would allow me to be both creative while also scratching the itch I have for problem solving. The path to my role now was paved with my everlasting desire to improve and learn. I don’t settle for standing still, and I am always pushing myself to evolve, learn, and reach the next level professionally.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of?

The thing I am most proud of is easily achieving both my architecture license and becoming a certified interior designer within 18 months. It took a lot of long hours and a lot of support from both coworkers and family. And even if the end result is what I am the most proud of, it was the process of becoming such that really made me more confident in my professional roles.