Marina Carroll

An architect as well as a trained business strategist, Marina helps institutions align their campuses with their boldest ambitions. She brings a rare ability to connect visionary design with organizational strategy.

Marina helps institutions reimagine their campuses as engines of growth, learning, and community. She’s dedicated to enhancing everyday human experiences, while also preparing organizations to thrive in a changing world. Drawing on leadership roles in both Australia and the United States, she blends global perspective with local insight to deliver transformative outcomes.

Before joining Ayers Saint Gross, Marina worked as the national leader of the education sector for Architectus, one of the largest architectural firms in Australia. Her thought leadership on the critical factors facing the sector has shaped industry discourse and guided institutions as they chart their futures. She continues to convene teams, clients, and communities to bring forward big ideas that endure.