Professional Profile: Samantha Giorgio, 2014

Name: Samantha Giorgio Title: Designer, Associate Company: TPG Architecture Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Education: Washington University in St. Louis, BA in Architecture First job in real estate or allied field: Designer at a corporate interiors firm in N.Y.C. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am currently a project designer and associate at TPG Architecture. I am also working towards getting my NYS architecture license. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I enjoy cooking and going for runs. Favorite book or author: My favorite books tend to be non-fiction or historical fiction. Some of my recent favorites have been "Quite" by Susan Cain, "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do" by Charles Duhigg, and "The Secret History" by Donna Tart. Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Pumpin Blood" by NONONO & "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. One word to describe your work environment: Inspirational Rules to live by in business: Work hard, be ambitious, and embrace the integrated work-life technology driven culture.