Madeline Julian, AIA, LEED AP

Assistant Vice President, Capital Project Management

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Madeline Julian, AIA, LEED AP, brings decades of invaluable experience in architecture, design, and construction, with a strong focus on creating world-class facilities both nationally and internationally.

In her role as assistant vice president, Madeline leads the design and construction of facilities—including the new Vagelos Innovation Laboratories—that support CUIMC’s mission to drive discovery, advance care, and educate future leaders. She also collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders and applies her expertise in finance, procurement, and contract compliance to enhance project delivery, uphold the highest quality standards, and foster innovation. Before joining CUIMC in 2024, Madeline was health principal at HDR, where she managed the healthcare practice for New York and parts of Connecticut. She completed various multimillion-dollar projects, including the design and construction of a 90,000-square-foot clinical laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Madeline earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture, with honors, from Pratt Institute. She is a licensed architect in New York, a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Organization of Minority Architects, and a LEED Accredited Professional. Madeline has been a speaker at various events, but finds her greatest joy speaking at elementary, middle, and high schools—where she inspires and introduces architecture and construction management to the next generation of leaders.

Contact Information

Email: mj3218@cumc.columbia.edu

Honors and Speaking Events 

  • New York Build 2023 Expo, Expert panelist discussing healthcare design and construction, 2023 
  • NYC Climate Week, the intersection of climate change and health equity at Deloitte’s Office, 2022
  • The Observer, Healthcare Construction Experts, design that prioritizes patients and staff, 2019
  • Pioneering Women in Real Estate, 2016 
  • Excellence in Design, Pratt Institute, 2000 
  • Pratt Circle for Academic Achievement, Pratt Institute, 2000 
  • National Collegiate Leadership Award 2000 Professional Scholarship Program, 1996-2000 
  • Excellence in Architecture and Design, David C. Singler Foundation presented by David Dinkins, 1999 
  • Singler Internship Scholarship, David C. Singler Foundation, presented by David Dinkins, 1997 

Affiliations

  • Professional Member, American Institute of Architect (AIA) 
  • Professional Member, National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) 
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional 
  • Trustee, Garrison Union Free School District Board of Education
  • Board of Directors, Desmond-Fish Public Library