Jacqueline Velez
About Jacqueline Velez
Jacqueline Velez is the Founder and Principal of JMV Associates, LLC and JMV Architect, PLLC, both of which focus on architectural design and have secured contracts with major New York agencies. With over 35 years of experience in the design and construction industry, she is a registered architect in New York and New Jersey and has received multiple awards for her contributions to architecture and the advancement of women entrepreneurs.
Work at JMV Architect, PLLC
Jacqueline Velez serves as the Principal at JMV Architect, PLLC, a firm she founded in February 2016. The firm focuses on architectural designs for both public and private sectors, including adaptive reuse projects. Under her leadership, JMV Architect, PLLC has secured significant contracts, demonstrating its capability in the architectural field. Velez has been instrumental in the firm's growth and development, leveraging her extensive experience in the design and construction industry.
Education and Expertise
Jacqueline Velez pursued an architectural degree at the New York Institute of Technology, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from 1981 to 1985. She is a registered architect in both New York and New Jersey, which expands her professional credentials across state lines. With over 35 years of experience in the design and construction industry, Velez has developed a strong expertise in architectural design and project management.
Background
Jacqueline Velez established JMV Associates, LLC in the summer of 1992, which has grown to secure contracts with major New York agencies such as NYEDC, DASNY, and NYCHA. She has worked as a draftsperson and designer at various architectural studios in New York City before founding her own firms. Velez has also served on the Board of Trustees for the Kew-Forest School for 15 years and currently chairs the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Achievements
Jacqueline Velez has received several accolades for her work in architecture. In 2019, she was awarded the AIA Queens Design Awards of Institutional Excellence for the Al-Iman Center in Astoria, Queens. She also received the NAWIC NY Spotlight Award for The Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs in November 2019. Her firms, JMV Associates, LLC and JMV Architect, PLLC, are certified as Minority Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) by various agencies, highlighting her commitment to diversity in the industry.
Professional Involvement
Jacqueline Velez is actively involved in various professional organizations. She is affiliated with the American Institute of Architects as Vice President of the AIA Queens Chapter. Velez serves on the Advisory Committee for the Kew-Forest School and participates in mentorship programs, including the Student-Internship Mentoring Program and the NYC Small Business Services Construction Mentorship Program. Additionally, she is a Director at the Queens Foundation for Architecture and a member of the New York City Zoning Advisory Council.