Espresso Yourself

Kayleigh Bruentrup, NCIDQ

Campo Architecture & Interior Design, New Orleans, LA

Kayleigh, originally from Minnesota, moved to New Orleans in 2010 to attend Tulane University. During her time at Tulane, Kayleigh was a part of Alpha Rho Chi, the national fraternity for architecture and the allied arts, an active member of Tulane’s American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) chapter and Secretary of the Architecture Student government.

Kayleigh’s passion for design encompasses both architecture and interiors, and she enjoys working in both sectors. Kayleigh is responsible for overall design direction, programming, space planning, and FF&E coordination. She also plays a significant role in team coordination, product and finish selection as a foundational member of Campo’s growing Interior Design department.

CODY PATE, AIA

Ritter Maher Architects, Baton Rouge

Originally from Denham Springs, Louisiana. Cody earned is Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana Tech University in 2018 and Master of Architecture in 2022. Since 2018, he has worked in the architecture industry in Baton Rouge, gaining experience across a wide range of project types including commercial, multifamily, food service, and healthcare. Furthermore, he completed the architectural licensure process in 2025.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in onboarding new designers and staff, as well as providing skills training and mentorship to support the growth and development of emerging professionals.

Lindsey Windom, AIA

Greenleaf Architects, Covington

Lindsey is a native of Covington and attended Archbishop Hannan High School, where she played softball and contributed to the Miracle League and Lindsey’s Hits for Kids. Continuing her softball career at Millsaps College, she earned a BBA in Accounting in 2021. Lindsey then pursued a Master of Architecture at LSU, graduating in 2024. Her diverse skills include digital arts and graphic design, and she has experience as a graduate research assistant and government publicist for the LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio. In this role, she worked with FEMA, OCD, the US Army Corps of Engineers, LA Sea Grant, and local municipalities on sustainability, resilience, restoration, and water-related issues. Passionate about the outdoors, she enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to places where she can find beaches, woods, or mountains.

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Calvin Gallion, AIA

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Originally from Natchitoches, LA, Calvin discovered his love of architecture and design at an early age. He comes from a large family of artists and designers and adopted that mindset very quickly. Growing up in Natchitoches fostered a deep respect for historic preservation that shows in his work, but can transition to moder designs seamlessly. Calvin attended Tulane School of Architecture and graduated with his Master of Architecture with a minor in Urban Design. During his time at Tulane, he attended DIS in Copenhagen, Denmark studying urban design, architecture and furniture design.

Calvin has worked on projects of varying size and has even lead teams for larger programs and designs, including single family residential, university work and restaurants. He has cultivated respectful working relationships with numerous regulatory agencies, including the Vieux Carré Commission, National Park Services and State Historic Preservation Office.

Calvin currently serves on the AIA Louisiana Board of Directors as the YAF State Representative.

Hosted by the AIA Louisiana Associates and Emerging Professionals Committee

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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