Background
Willis, Beverly Ann Daughter of Ralph William and Margaret Amanda (Porter) Willis.
Willis, Beverly Ann Daughter of Ralph William and Margaret Amanda (Porter) Willis.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Hawaii, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts (honorary), Mount Holyoke College, 1983.
Principal Willis Atelier, Honolulu, 1954-1958, Willis & Associates, Inc., San Francisco, 1958-1988. President Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, since 2002. President, director Architecture Research Institute, Incorporated, New York York City, 1993—2005.
Co-chair Rebuild Downtown Our Town Coalition, 2002. Professor International Women's University, Kassel, Germany, 2000.
Founding trustee National Building Museum, Washington, since 1976, member board infrastructure and the constructed environmental, 1971-1979, chair federal facility council, 1976-1979. President Beverly Willis Architect Foundation, New York City, since 2002, Museum Modern Art Program, 2007. Fellow American Institute of Architects (vice president California council 1979, president 1980).
Member Achievement Rewards for College Scientists, International Women's Forum, Lambda Alpha (president San Francisco chapter 1981-1982), Villa Taverna and National Arts Club.