Senior Accessibility Specialist at Studio Pacifica

• Jul 2016 - Present

At Studio Pacifica, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, barrier-free life. As architects and accessibility consultants, we collaborate with built environment teams to make sure people of all abilities and ages have integrated access to beautifully designed spaces. At Studio Pacifica, we consult with architectural design teams, developers, civic planners, educators, and others in the greater community. Our goal is to help create “anything but institutional” inclusive designs that… Show more At Studio Pacifica, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, barrier-free life. As architects and accessibility consultants, we collaborate with built environment teams to make sure people of all abilities and ages have integrated access to beautifully designed spaces. At Studio Pacifica, we consult with architectural design teams, developers, civic planners, educators, and others in the greater community. Our goal is to help create “anything but institutional” inclusive designs that meet—or exceed— code requirements. The Studio Pacifica team brings architectural expertise as well as first-person experience to the table—a fact that enhances our credibility and effectiveness when it comes to consulting on universal design, building codes, ADA and FHA as well as ways of thinking about difference. The firm collaborates with many highly respected Pacific Northwest architectural design firms to improve access in civic, commercial, education, hospitality, retail, health, multi-family residential projects. Andrea Kovich has a decade of experience in the architecture field, half of that spent as accessibility consultant. Her primary focus is reviewing new construction drawing sets for compliance with codes and guidelines. Andrea’s professional experience in theatre and her passion for inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of theater bring a heightened awareness to our team. As a wheelchair user, Andrea brings her personal experience to all endeavors. • Duties include reviewing construction drawing sets for compliance with federal and state codes including: the 2010 ADA Standards, the 2012 and 2015 IBC, the 2009 ICC A117.1, and other applicable guidelines (such as Fair Housing, the ABA, and USAF). • Responsible for writing reports, updating charts, and other administrative tasks. Show less At Studio Pacifica, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, barrier-free life. As architects and accessibility consultants, we collaborate with built environment teams to make sure people of all abilities and ages have integrated access to beautifully designed spaces. At Studio Pacifica, we consult with architectural design teams, developers, civic planners, educators, and others in the greater community. Our goal is to help create “anything but institutional” inclusive designs that… Show more At Studio Pacifica, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, barrier-free life. As architects and accessibility consultants, we collaborate with built environment teams to make sure people of all abilities and ages have integrated access to beautifully designed spaces. At Studio Pacifica, we consult with architectural design teams, developers, civic planners, educators, and others in the greater community. Our goal is to help create “anything but institutional” inclusive designs that meet—or exceed— code requirements. The Studio Pacifica team brings architectural expertise as well as first-person experience to the table—a fact that enhances our credibility and effectiveness when it comes to consulting on universal design, building codes, ADA and FHA as well as ways of thinking about difference. The firm collaborates with many highly respected Pacific Northwest architectural design firms to improve access in civic, commercial, education, hospitality, retail, health, multi-family residential projects. Andrea Kovich has a decade of experience in the architecture field, half of that spent as accessibility consultant. Her primary focus is reviewing new construction drawing sets for compliance with codes and guidelines. Andrea’s professional experience in theatre and her passion for inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of theater bring a heightened awareness to our team. As a wheelchair user, Andrea brings her personal experience to all endeavors. • Duties include reviewing construction drawing sets for compliance with federal and state codes including: the 2010 ADA Standards, the 2012 and 2015 IBC, the 2009 ICC A117.1, and other applicable guidelines (such as Fair Housing, the ABA, and USAF). • Responsible for writing reports, updating charts, and other administrative tasks. Show less

Dramaturg

• Jul 2016 - Present

Freelance Dramaturg

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Production dramaturg for an original adaptation of My Ántonia. Production dramaturg for an original adaptation of My Ántonia.

Dramaturg

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Providing new play development assistance as a dramaturg in Umbrella Project's 2018 Writers Group. Providing new play development assistance as a dramaturg in Umbrella Project's 2018 Writers Group.

Freelance Dramaturg

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Provided development assistance and production dramaturgy for Howl's Moving Castle: A New Musical. Provided development assistance and production dramaturgy for Howl's Moving Castle: A New Musical.

Dramaturgy Intern

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

Assisting with development & dramaturgy for a new musical adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Persuasion. Assisting with development & dramaturgy for a new musical adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Persuasion.

Contract Administrator

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Assisted with contract administration, including: writing proposals, project set-up, and coordinating insurance certificate requests. Assisted with contract administration, including: writing proposals, project set-up, and coordinating insurance certificate requests.

Artistic Intern

• Feb 2016 - May 2016

Duties included: assisting with reading workshops, dramaturgical research for two Main Stage productions, script reading and evaluation for new plays and musicals, various administrative tasks (including maintaining the Upcoming New York Readings spreadsheet), and observing rehearsals. Duties included: assisting with reading workshops, dramaturgical research for two Main Stage productions, script reading and evaluation for new plays and musicals, various administrative tasks (including maintaining the Upcoming New York Readings spreadsheet), and observing rehearsals.

Dramaturg

• Aug 2014 - May 2016

While studying as an MA student in Theatre Arts, Andrea completed several dramaturgical projects. Projects included: Dramaturg for the Fall 2014 opera production, Amelia Goes to the Ball, Co-Dramaturg for the Spring 2015 musical theatre production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Dramaturg for the Spring 2016 musical theatre production of The Drowsy Chaperone. As Dramaturg, she prepared research and content (that was often published on the show's blog), wrote a program note… Show more While studying as an MA student in Theatre Arts, Andrea completed several dramaturgical projects. Projects included: Dramaturg for the Fall 2014 opera production, Amelia Goes to the Ball, Co-Dramaturg for the Spring 2015 musical theatre production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Dramaturg for the Spring 2016 musical theatre production of The Drowsy Chaperone. As Dramaturg, she prepared research and content (that was often published on the show's blog), wrote a program note, and collaborated on or designed various displays.

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Teaching Assistant in a yearlong Theatre History course • Duties included updating class notes, coordinating student presentations, and grading student essays and exams. • Worked directly with the professor to evaluate final papers and projects.

Literary Intern

• May 2015 - Jun 2015

Planned and compiled a dramaturgical/ audience outreach guide for the musical Violet. Planned and compiled a dramaturgical/ audience outreach guide for the musical Violet.

Literary Intern

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

Organized and composed several articles for a dramaturgical/ audience outreach guide for a production of Luis Alfaro's Oedipus El Rey. Organized and composed several articles for a dramaturgical/ audience outreach guide for a production of Luis Alfaro's Oedipus El Rey.

Accessibility Consultant

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

Review construction drawing sets for compliance with the 2010 ADA standards and State accessibility codes; assist with completing ADA accessibility surveys; produce written reports. Review construction drawing sets for compliance with the 2010 ADA standards and State accessibility codes; assist with completing ADA accessibility surveys; produce written reports.

Artistic Intern

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

Dramaturg and Assistant Director for "Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus"; position included providing script feedback for an original stage adaptation of the novel, compiling and summarizing information for the cast, assisting in all rehearsals and taking dramaturgical notes, composing program essays, and compiling research for the lobby timeline. Dramaturg and Assistant Director for "Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus"; position included providing script feedback for an original stage adaptation of the novel, compiling and summarizing information for the cast, assisting in all rehearsals and taking dramaturgical notes, composing program essays, and compiling research for the lobby timeline.

CAD Drafter

• Jul 2007 - Sep 2010

• Supported the Architecture Department • Duties included assisting with the generation of drawing sets and additional project specific construction details, quality assurance reviews of construction documents, reviewing product submittals, and assisting with the development and maintenance of the company’s web site. • Supported the Architecture Department • Duties included assisting with the generation of drawing sets and additional project specific construction details, quality assurance reviews of construction documents, reviewing product submittals, and assisting with the development and maintenance of the company’s web site.