FIDEL CONTRERAS, Project Associate

Education
Architecture, University of California, Berkeley

Professional Background

Prior to joining Fern Tiger Associates, Fidel worked at the University of California, Berkeley in the events and ceremonies department where he helped coordinate numerous campus-wide events, including commencement, homecoming, and the inauguration of Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau. While working toward a degree in Architecture at UC Berkeley, Fidel participated in many campus activities. As president of the student association, he organized cultural events for 300+ students, helped raise money for local charities, and mentored incoming freshman.

Fidel has been involved with many volunteer organizations including Habitat for Humanity and Project Read, a tutoring and mentor program that helps low-income children improve their performance in school. Fidel is fluent in Spanish.

At Fern Tiger Associates, Fidel handles project management and is often involved with project research, translation, photography, project logistics, and administrative support.