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June 7, 2023



Makers architecture and urban design announced new staff recently hired in its Seattle and San Diego offices.
Claire Farrington has joined Makers as a planner, supporting the facilities planning team. Her prior experience includes work with Seattle Public Utilities' Solid Waste Division, conducting outreach to help improve waste diversion programs and promote equitable application of environmental regulations. She has a master's degree in urban planning, and her thesis explored how public green and recreational spaces impact the place attachments of multi-unit dwellers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.
Queenie Gipaya has joined Makers as planner and urban designer as part of the urban design and community planning team. She has a bachelor's degree in urban planning and holds a geographic information system (GIS) certificate. Her academic experience includes projects relating to placemaking and affordable housing, as well as waterfront, park, and open space revitalization.
Mike Barbusca is a senior planner supporting Makers' federal facility planning team from the San Diego office. He has over 40 years of NAVFAC experience supporting Navy clients and service members at the project planning and project levels. Barbusca has contributed to many successful projects as a project Leader, NEPA planner, environmental coordinator, and a housing, regional, and senior planner.