Shiva Mendez IIDA, CID, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC

Shiva is a principal and senior medical planner in HOK’s San Francisco studio. She provides medical planning and interior architecture for healthcare, correctional healthcare, behavioral health, women’s and pediatric care environments.
Shiva has been a strong voice for addressing justice, equity and inclusion in the design profession. She has served as the San Francisco office’s Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) representative since 2013 and as co-chair of HOK’s firm-wide DAC since 2018. She started the San Francisco studio’s mentoring program and remains an active member of the SF Amplify team.
Shiva is a member of HOK’s global board of directors.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Architecture