KARENA HEITZMAN
Architectural Designer
About Me
Growing up in the city that sent man to the moon, I believed that nothing was impossible. Combined with my passion for the built environment and themed entertainment from a young age, this belief has pushed me to pursue stories in everything I design as an Architectural Designer in Orlando, FL.
I graduated from Auburn University, where I earned a Bachelor of Architecture with honors and served as President for both the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction Ambassadors, as well as Theme Park Engineering & Design. I completed my architectural thesis on narrative placemaking with a focus on themed environments and American roadside architecture, and earned second place for architecture thesis essay.
I have experience working on projects ranging from 3D printed habitats to world-class theme parks at companies including NASA, Universal Creative, and BRPH, as well as serving as an IAAPA Show Ambassador. I have experience in project phases from concept to construction and market sectors including themed entertainment, aerospace, education, zoos and aquariums, hospitality, and commercial.