NICK RAUSCHER SELECTED FOR EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Born and raised in St. Louis, educated in the Ozarks, and experienced across the country, I'm a motivated go-getter with a passion for making change.
-Nick Rauscher
let me introduce myself:
I started as a "do-gooder"
helping design affordable housing to
answer the needs of marginalized groups.
following The Vecino Group's "Do Good" mantra
Then, I collaborated to designÂ
critical solutions across the country.
* images courtesy of M+H Architects
Now, I help us keep pace with technology
  by imagining infastructure that considers its context
and spaces that exceed expectations.
the specifics:
Experience:
ARCHITECT
Gensler | Kansas City, MO | Full Time
September 2025 - present
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
M+H Architects | St. Louis, MO
Full Time | 2022 - 2025
DESIGN INTERN
The Vecino Group | Springfield, MO
Part Time | 3 years
ASSISTANT SWIM COACH
Life Time | Ellisville, MO
Part Time | 2023 - 2025
MANAGER/LGI
City of Bridgeton | Bridgeton, MO
Part Time | 8 years (Seasonal)
Education:
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Drury University | Springfield, MO
[Magna Cum Laude]
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Area of Focus: Management
Drury University | Springfield, MO
[Magna Cum Laude]
Honors and Certifications:
LICENSED ARCHITECT
State of Missouri | Since 2025
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
American Institute of Architects (AIA) St. Louis
Term 1: 2024, Term 2: 2025
J.E.D.I. Chair
American Institute of Architects (AIA) St. Louis
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
2025
GRADUATE
AIA St. Louis Christopher Kelley
Leadership Development Program
2024-2025 Cohort
GRADUATE
KC Global Design
Business Development Bootcamp
2026 Cohort
PARTICIPANT
ULI Kansas City Emerging Leaders Program
2026-2027 Cohort
MEMBER
Toastmasters International
Since 2024
MEMBER
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Since 2022
DESKTOP PRO
TestOut | Microsoft Office Proficiency
2019
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN MANAGEMENT
Drury University
Advocacy:
LEED AP
Designing with the next generation in mind is important to Nick. An architect's charge to consider the health, safety, and welfare of the public includes making educated choices in design and product selection.
AIA MO
Nick volunteers annually to be a part of AIA Misouri's Grassroots Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City where the team offers its architectural and design expertise to advocate for a healthy, safe built environment.
MENTOR
Welcoming and shaping students and new professionals comes naturally to Nick. Adaptability and kindness are key to his approach to mentorship. From career presentations with middle schoolers to job fairs with college students, Nick is passionate about creating a better tomorrow in the profession.
I'm always excited to make connections.