Our Team
We are a close-knit practice that values collaboration and an active exchange of ideas. We bring our diverse backgrounds and experience together and challenge ourselves to be clear, to be nimble, and to make that special effort to get things right because we care about how spaces are built and lived in. We encourage our staff to develop into well-rounded professionals that understand the connection between purpose, process and place. The experience of quality in the everyday places we design, no matter the scale or budget, makes a difference and is something everyone should be able to enjoy.
Leadership
Ronnette Riley
Principal | Owner
FAIA, FARA, RA, LEED AP, NCIDQ
As principal of her eponymous firm, founded in 1987, Ronnette is grounded in a tradition of design excellence. Under Ronnette’s leadership, the firm’s success is built on translating client’s goals into elegant and effective design solutions.
Yumi Moriwaki
Design Director
AIA, RA, LEED AP BD+C
Yumi Moriwaki joined RRA in 2001. An architect with over 20 years of experience, she has led the teams of some of the firm’s most complex projects with significant experience in all areas of the design & development processes.
Steve Tsou
Associate | Senior Project Architect
AIA, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Steve Tsou is a senior professional architect with over 40 years of in-depth experience covering a wide range of projects types from educational, government, residential, libraries, banks & trading floors. Steve plays an influential role in the RRA team.
Slavica Nikolic
Associate | Project Architect
AIA, RA, LEED AP
Slavica is a professional architect with a wide range of interests and work experiences. She started her career 16 years ago at RAA and rejoined in 2018. She brings her rich professional experience and technical skills to a variety of project types.
