Jenifer ‘Jeni’ Torres, Assoc. AIA
Project Manager
Architecture, for Jeni, has always been less about what gets built and more about who it's built for. That conviction didn't come from a classroom alone — it was shaped by years of showing up. From disaster recovery efforts with Samaritan's Purse to stocking shelves at Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Jeni has woven community service into the fabric of her everyday life. That service-first mindset has taught her that the most powerful spaces emerge when you truly listen — to the land, to the culture, to the quiet needs that often go unspoken.Jeni brings a range of skills to the firm contributing sharp design thinking and her expertise in graphic communication has proven equally invaluable. She has an eye that is almost compositional by nature, instinctively reading color, pattern, detail, and proportion in a way that elevates everything it touches.A hardworking and trustworthy member of the Architecture 101 team, Jeni brings the same energy and intentionality to a construction document set as she does to a community outreach effort. She is someone the team counts on — not just to get things done, but to get them done with care and purpose. She is someone who understands that comfort looks different for everyone, and that the most meaningful designs are the ones that celebrate that diversity while still creating common ground.What movie gets better every time you watch it?
Interstellar. Something about this movie truly tickles my brain. Every time I find a new way to fear Time.What would your spotify daylist (playlist) name be?
Coastal Grandmother Focused Folk Sunday MorningWhat's a smell, sound, or texture that instantly takes you somewhere else?
The smell of Leather immediately takes me back to Texas, specifically Boot Jack back home in the Rio Grande Valley or the Rodeo.What's a value you learned growing up that still guides you today?
Bring your whole self to everything you do. Let humility keep you grounded and kindness keep you connected.What's a risk you took that you're glad you took?
I never planned on Savannah. Walking away from South Texas on my own felt like a gamble with no guarantee, but it truly welcomed me in ways I didn't expect.Bonus Question: What's something you collect, even if you don't call it collecting?
Roadside Wildflowers and Seashells
