Bethany Lundell Garver

Beth Lundell Garver is Dean of Practice at the Boston Architectural College, where she oversees college-wide courses and career programs that connect academic knowledge to real-world challenges. She directs the Gateway Office BAC, an innovative "community-based design uncenter" that expands design agency through civic engagement. Beth guides thousands of students in self-directed learning experiences through the Practice Component of their degrees. Before joining BAC in 2014, she spent many years with Rafael Viñoly Architects, working on significant laboratory and healthcare projects. She was recently recognized with the 2025 AIA/ACSA Practice and Leadership Award and the 2024 AIA Young Architects Award. Beth maintains a Somerville-based design studio focused on educational consulting and architectural practice.