Caitlin Truong (she/her) is an architectural designer, artist, and teaching artist born and raised in South Beacon Hill. Caitlin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Design with Departmental Honors and minors in Art History and Environmental Science & Terrestrial Resource Management at the University of Washington. During her Departmental Honors program, she completed her thesis titled Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple: Pure Land Buddhism and Architecture in the United States where she explored the intersection of architecture and the diaspora of minority groups in America.

During her time at the University of Washington, Caitlin was involved in leadership on campus with her efforts being recognized for the 2023 Department of Architecture Faculty Award for Scholarship & Leadership and the 2023 AIA Seattle Allied Organization Award. Caitlin is currently serving on the Seattle Design Commission as the Get Engaged Commissioner.

Caitlin is passionate about uplifting marginalized communities, advocating for affordable housing, and designing with storytelling. Outside of work, you'll find Caitlin jamming with her band, eating pickles, and riding her bike around Seward Park.