Being a registered architect on both sides of the Pacific, as well as possessing design experience in Europe, qualifies this very talented architect to bring an additional, if not unique, perspective to her design and construction process. Her ability to effectively lead teams through collaboration, while creating distinctive yet appropriate solutions, has been tested and proven on many public and educational projects. Kiyomi’s recent work has focused on fire station's. Having completed three since 2002, she has gained a familiarity with the functional and maintenance issues surrounding the operations of this type of facility and is sensitive to firefighters’ needs—from safety and efficiency, to the comfort of their living quarters.