Nsenga Bansfield-Maathey, AIA

Nsenga Bansfield-Maathey is a healthcare architect and master planner in New York with over twenty years of experience in her field. Working on many of the leading health systems in the tristate area has given Nsenga intimate insight into the working of the New York health system and its services, while her national work has provided a broader view of trends and best practice in the design, planning and execution of a range of healthcare projects.

In addition to practicing architecture, Nsenga has participated in panels, given talks, volunteered at schools and colleges, written papers and articles, and mentored young architecture professionals, particularly women of color. The focus of her professional work is the optimization of the built environment to address healthcare inequities in the urban context.

Nsenga holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University. She is currently a senior associate at HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm of 1,700 employees. She is a New York State registered architect, a LEED Green Associate, a WELL Building Advisor, and a member of the American Institute of Architects.