Ruweyda is a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Architecture with a minor in Interior Environments. She has a background in research related to structure and aesthetics. She will be attending the University of Minnesota's Masters of Architecture program in the fall. Her plan is to become a licensed architect and practice in a residential firm focused on sustainable and regenerative design, become a passive house consultant, and work with underrepresented communities.
Ruweyda also has a deep love for Islamic architecture as it relates to her upbringing. From minarets to arabesque styles, she reads about this type of architecture and finds it fascinating! Outside of school and work, Ruweyda has a passion for traveling, painting, observing nature, and photography.