Whitley Stephens

Associate Principal, Architect / Kansas City

Whitley Stephens strives to design spaces that have a tremendous impact on the communities and organizations for which they are completed. She has experience with pre-design, design, construction documentation and administration for projects ranging from renovation to adaptive reuse to greenfield construction.

Whitley is passionate about sharing her experience and insights with students and young professionals in the design industry, having served as the 2021 Emerging Professional Director of the American Institute of Architects Kansas City. In this role, she engaged with and acted as a voice for young aspiring designers in the architecture and design related fields.

Passionate about community, Whitley spends much of her free time volunteering. She serves on the Kansas Historical Society Historic Sites Board of Review and the NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice Advisory Group.