Meghana Joshi, AIA — CEO

With more than 25 years of experience, I lead national retail and banking programs with full P&L accountability and governance responsibility across regional and national portfolios. I operate as an enterprise leader with decision authority across growth, risk, and governance. My focus is aligning architecture and design with business objectives, operational discipline, and long-term asset value through scalable operating models and standardized delivery systems. I lead through change with clarity and resolve, navigating resistance, aligning stakeholders around clearly defined priorities, and making decisive calls to sunset initiatives that no longer create value. When trade-offs are unavoidable, I choose strategic alignment and durability over short-term wins. Since 2024, I’ve built and led a high-performing 45-person team through strategic hiring and retention, delivering consistently at scale and generating approximately $11M in annual revenue, while improving portfolio performance across national programs with a focus on leadership development and succession readiness. Under my leadership, MG2’s Irvine office advanced to #17 on the Orange County Business Journal rankings, up from #18 in its second year, and debuted at #29 on the Los Angeles Top 30 Architecture Firms list, with me recognized as a Top Executive. If you’re scaling a footprint, redefining customer experience, or seeking a partner who brings judgment, execution, and fiscal discipline when the stakes are high, let’s connect. Leadership & Governance Managing Principal, MG2 – Irvine 2025 President, AIA Orange County Board and committee leadership with ULI, ACG, and CREW Recognition & Honors (Selected) BISNOW CRE SoCal Power Woman (2024) OCBJ Women in Business Nominee (2021–2024; Finalist 2022–2024) CREW OC Spire Award – MVP Service Partner (2022) AIA California Presidential Citation (2018) AIA California Associate’s Award (2018) AIA Orange County Service Award (2019) Orange County Register “OC Inspiring Mom” (2019) Project Awards (Selected) PCBC Gold Nugget Grand Award (2018) Argentum Senior Living Award (2018) NAHB Silver Awards – Best of 55+ & Affordable Housing (2019) SAGE Best Assisted Living & Best Affordable Rental Housing (2019) Kennedy Commission Affordable Housing Award (2019) AIAOC & AIA CLT Award for Regenerative Design (2021)

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the architecture industry with a focus on operational excellence and design leadership.

Location: Irvine, California, United States

Experience: 10 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Leadership
Governance
Project Management
Business Development
Design Leadership

Career Highlights

Led a high-performing team generating $11M annually.
Recognized as a Top Executive in architecture.
Advanced MG2's Irvine office rankings significantly.

Work Experience

MG2 Design

Managing Principal, Irvine Office (2 yrs 2 mos)

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Senior Project Manager | Senior Associate (4 yrs 1 mo)

WHA | William Hezmalhalch Architects

Associate | Project Manager (3 yrs 11 mos)

Education

M.Arch at San Francisco Institute of Architecture

B.Arch at Karnatak University

Meghana Joshi, AIA

CEO

Irvine, California, United States10 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led a high-performing team generating $11M annually.
Recognized as a Top Executive in architecture.
Advanced MG2's Irvine office rankings significantly.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the architecture industry with a focus on operational excellence and design leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipGovernanceProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDesign Leadership

Other Skills

P&L accountabilitygovernance responsibilityoperational disciplinestakeholder alignmentportfolio performanceteam leadershipstrategic partnershipsproject delivery KPIsclient performanceoperational efficiencyproject lifecycle leadershipclient engagemententitlement coordinationdesign developmentconsultant management

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Experience

Mg2 design

Managing Principal, Irvine Office

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Irvine, California, United States · On-site

I lead national retail and banking programs with full P&L accountability and governance responsibility across regional and national portfolios, serving as a senior partner to clients navigating scale, complexity, and risk.
Since 2024, I have overseen the growth and operational strengthening of MG2’s Irvine office, building and leading a 45-person team generating approximately $11M in annual revenue. My focus has been improving delivery predictability, cost control, and portfolio performance across national programs, ensuring projects move forward with discipline, consistency, and clear decision-making. This included implementing operating standards and governance processes that reduce execution risk and support reliable outcomes in regulated and high-visibility environments.
At a national level, I lead Program Retail and Banking environments through cross-office collaboration, standardized delivery systems, and rigorous quality control—balancing consistency with responsiveness to local market conditions. I make early, decisive calls when priorities shift or initiatives introduce unnecessary risk, protecting long-term value and minimizing downstream disruption.
I also serve as a market-facing leader for MG2, working closely with institutional clients, brokers, and partners to align design, delivery, and business objectives. My role is to ensure our clients have a steady, accountable partner who brings judgment, execution discipline, and continuity when the stakes are high.

P&L accountabilitygovernance responsibilityoperational disciplinestakeholder alignmentportfolio performanceteam leadership+2

Little diversified architectural consulting

Senior Project Manager | Senior Associate

Dec 2019 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Newport Beach, California, United States · On-site

Recruited prior to the COVID-19 disruption, I partnered strategically with JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, and CBRE to rebuild a one-person studio into a high-performing, cross-office team of twenty-three, exceeding firm revenue and project delivery KPIs while navigating market volatility.
During my tenure at Little, I led banking programs across a range of scales and delivery models for clients including Bank of America, Wescom, and First Citizens Bank, consistently achieving strong client performance and satisfaction scores. This work required balancing brand standards, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency across diverse markets.
Beyond project delivery, I contributed to firmwide performance as a member of the Operational Excellence and Mentorship Committees, supporting delivery rigor, talent development, and leadership continuity.
In parallel, I advanced business development through industry engagement, strategic partnerships, and broker relationships, positioning the practice for scalable growth and strengthening long-term client pipelines.

strategic partnershipsproject delivery KPIsclient performanceoperational efficiencybusiness developmentProject Management+1

Wha | william hezmalhalch architects

Associate | Project Manager

Jan 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Orange County, California, United States · On-site

At WHA, I led a diversified residential portfolio spanning luxury senior living, affordable housing, and market-rate multifamily developments for institutional clients including Related California, Lennar, Brookfield, Steadfast, and Redwood across California, Nevada, and Colorado.
I was responsible for full project lifecycle leadership, overseeing client engagement, entitlement coordination, visioning, budgeting, design development, construction documentation, and consultant management through occupancy.
Projects ranged from Type IIA to Type VB, typically 100–200 units, with construction values between $60M–$90M.
In parallel, I led prototype development for modular housing startup Blokable, supporting state licensing and advancing scalable delivery models for repeatable implementation. As a senior team leader, I maintained design and documentation quality while improving delivery efficiency, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring predictable execution across complex projects.
This body of work was recognized with multiple national and regional awards for design excellence, innovation, and housing delivery.
Selected Awards:
Crestavilla – Luxury Senior Housing
SAGE Gold Award (2017, “On the Boards”)
Argentum Senior Living Award (2018)
NAHB Silver Award – Best of 55+ (2019; nominated 2020)
PCBC Best Age-Qualified Community (2019)
Luxaira – Affordable Senior Housing
PCBC Gold Nugget Grand Award (2018)
NAHB Silver Award – Affordable Housing (2019)
SAGE Best Affordable Rental Housing (2019)
SoCal Gold Award (2019)
Kennedy Commission Affordable Housing Award (2019)