Tricia is an architect and architectural historian. She came to Paris in 2001 to spend a year learning French for her research, and has never left! Tricia is an Associate Professor in Urbanism & Urban Design at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Normandie. She also teaches courses on the architectural and urban history of Paris in Boston University’s Paris Academic Center. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Detroit, a Graduate Diploma (History & Theory) from the Architectural Association, an MA (French Cultural Studies) from Columbia University, and a PhD (Architecture) from the University of Paris 8.

Focused on the 20th century, Tricia's research interests include the architectural/urban development of Paris, national public building policy in France, and public space policy. A veteran of walking tours of Paris organized for architectural students, she has brought her expertise to a broader audience working with Context Travel since 2013.