Meaghan Lawler

I was born and raised in New York on Long Island, and some of my fondest childhood memories are the summers I spent in Encinitas, California with my family. All of my summers growing up were spent in this beautiful town, from being a camper at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA to being hired as a camp counselor as a young adult. I fell in love with the town of Encinitas, so I took the leap of faith to attend college cross-country, and I attended the University of San Diego, majoring in Architecture.

Upon graduating with my Architecture degree, I knew I could not leave such an extraordinary area, so I accepted a position at the Architecture Firm, DZN Partners, in downtown Encinitas. Now an employee for almost five years with an expanded role as Senior Project Manager + Designer, I have thoroughly enjoyed providing Architectural services to the Encinitas and North San Diego County Coastal area with this local firm.

My objective in joining the Encinitas 101 Main Street Board is to provide ideas that would help the community to grow and develop its character and culture, while also preserving the history of this community. As an Architectural Designer, I am passionate about making usable spaces well-designed, functional, and beautiful. My creative and leadership experiences would help to improve this city in making sure it is a place that visitors come back to and where locals feel at home.

I would bring a unique perspective to the board through my knowledge of architecture and design, in enhancing, preserving and promoting the charm of downtown Encinitas. As someone who works in the heart of this town, I have a genuine love and interest in this community, and I would love to be a part of a group that seeks solutions for ways to maintain and improve a vibrant downtown. I would be very excited to bring my experience, passion, and creativity to enrich the spaces and community of Encinitas.