Carlyn earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2010. She contributes to various organizations within the architecture profession including positions as a volunteer for the architecture, construction and engineering mentoring program in DC where she mentors high school students who are interested in the construction industry. Carlyn is also active Alpha Rho Chi Alumni, a professional architecture fraternity. She is an associate AIA member where she participates in the AIA|DC emerging architects program.