Kayce brings more than 18 years of experience in architectural design and project management across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. A licensed architect in the State of Tennessee, she holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University and is a graduate of the AIA Memphis Leadership Program.
Prior to joining MFA, Kayce served as a Senior Associate at archimania Architects, where she worked as both Design Architect and Project Manager on a wide range of civic and cultural projects. Her experience includes the Ed Rice Community Center, Collage Dance Collective, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, the Jackson-Madison County Library, and early planning efforts for the future UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs building.
Kayce is passionate about holistic, stakeholder-driven design that strengthens the connection between people and place. She also co-led the development of the City of Memphis’ Design Directive for the Built Environment, a nationally recognized framework promoting health, equity, sustainability, and resilience in municipal design. At MFA, she brings an integrated perspective and a strong commitment to design excellence and long-term community value.