Taruna Gupta
President: Defining Humanity , Planner: HGA, President: Wisco NOMA
HGA & Defining Humanity
Taruna is a Senior Associate at HGA Milwaukee, working as a programmer and planner. She values the importance of a holistic design process, championing equity and sustainability principles that enrich her projects.
As Co-Founder and President of a Wisconsin based non-profit, Defining Humanity, Taruna has spearheaded global initiatives that bridge the gap between creative design and human need. Among her impactful projects are the 3D-printed school campus in Madagascar, prefabricated housing solutions for the homeless in California and the National Resource Center for First Repair, a Chicago based global reparations non-profit. Through her work and leadership with Defining Humanity, she has redefined how architecture can address the challenges of social equity and sustainability on a global scale.
Taruna is dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within the architectural field. She actively serves on the board of Women in Design Milwaukee and is the current President of Wisco NOMA. In these roles, she has led initiatives that empower women and underrepresented professionals in architecture, including organizing workshops, community outreach programs, and student mentorship opportunities.
She is also an active mentor at the local School of Architecture, where she provides guidance and support to students, helping shape the next generation of architects with a strong foundation in design and social responsibility.
With her blend of design expertise and commitment to social impact, Taruna is redefining how architecture can be a catalyst for positive change in communities.
As Co-Founder and President of a Wisconsin based non-profit, Defining Humanity, Taruna has spearheaded global initiatives that bridge the gap between creative design and human need. Among her impactful projects are the 3D-printed school campus in Madagascar, prefabricated housing solutions for the homeless in California and the National Resource Center for First Repair, a Chicago based global reparations non-profit. Through her work and leadership with Defining Humanity, she has redefined how architecture can address the challenges of social equity and sustainability on a global scale.
Taruna is dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within the architectural field. She actively serves on the board of Women in Design Milwaukee and is the current President of Wisco NOMA. In these roles, she has led initiatives that empower women and underrepresented professionals in architecture, including organizing workshops, community outreach programs, and student mentorship opportunities.
She is also an active mentor at the local School of Architecture, where she provides guidance and support to students, helping shape the next generation of architects with a strong foundation in design and social responsibility.
With her blend of design expertise and commitment to social impact, Taruna is redefining how architecture can be a catalyst for positive change in communities.