Congratulations to Kristen Hess--a 2011 Marshall Memorial Fellow!

We'd like to extend a huuuge "Congratulations!" to our long-time client and friend, Kristen M. Hess, AIA, LEED AP, president of HH Architecture, for being selected as a 2011 American Marshall Memorial Fellow by the German Marshall Fund of the United States! She is being recognized as one of 16 emerging leaders representing the United States on a 24-day fellowship program throughout Europe.

Through a competitive nationwide and regional process, the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) selects fellows from politics, government, media, business, and the non-profit sector. Kristen is one of three North Carolinians chosen to represent the US of A!(!)

On the MMF fall trip, Kristen and the 15 other American fellows will learn about the institutions and people that guide Europe’s cities, regions, countries, and multi-lateral systems through open discussions with their European counterparts. Just this morning, fellows convened in Washington, DC to kick off the trip before heading across the pond. Kristen will meet with a range of policy makers and prominent members of:

• Brussels, Belgium
• Warsaw, Poland
• Madrid, Spain
• Sofia, Bulgaria
• Berlin, Germany

When asked by the press--err, us--for a statement, Kristen said, “I am honored to be selected among such a prestigious group and to be a representative of North Carolina and the United States. Having the opportunity to visit Europe, exchange ideas with my colleagues and international counterparts, and gain a greater understanding of how the world is rapidly changing is a unique and thrilling experience.”

What is the MMF? (abridged)
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship was created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to America’s institutions, politics, and people. Fellows come from across the United States and from 37 European countries. To learn more about the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, visit www.gmfus.org/cs/mmf.

The MMF program educates emerging American and European leaders on the importance of the transatlantic relationship and encourages them to collaborate on a wide range of international and domestic policy challenges.

What is HH Architecture? (also abridged)
HH Architecture is a design firm focused on creating spaces that promote learning, wellness, and recreation. We are committed to improving the community through conscientious, responsible design. We are accredited professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and have extensive experience with design that minimizes waste and uses resources wisely. Visit www.hh-arch.com.