Carleigh Pope is a designer at BNIM. Following her studies at Kansas State University where she completed her Master of Architecture, Carleigh has contributed to several significant projects at BNIM, including the Adaptive Reuse and Redevelopment of Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA, and the addition and renovation to Blunt Hall, a research and lab science building at the heart of Missouri State University's campus. Carleigh values the opportunity to advocate for people and enhance the human condition through the projects she works on, and she is a champion for growing diversity and inclusion in the field of architecture. Outside of work, Carleigh is actively involved in NOMA KC and their project pipeline efforts to engage Kansas City youth in architecture and design. In 2021, Carleigh was honored with the NOMA KC New Member of the Year Award, and she has since been elected to serve as the 2023 Vice President.