# Welcome to the Team: Lora Apodaca Joins Tangram as Executive Assistant
We're thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Tangram family: **Lora Apodaca**, who brings her dynamic energy and diverse industry experience to her role as Executive Assistant.
## From LA to Commercial Design
A Culver City native, Lora arrives at Tangram with an impressive background spanning fashion retail management and executive support roles in entertainment and television. Her cross-industry perspective brings fresh insights to our commercial design practice, where understanding diverse client needs across sectors is essential.
**"In any position, I always strive to meet the needs of the role to the best of my ability with a positive outlook and clarity of mind,"** Lora shares. **"I hope I can contribute to the mutual success of the entire team!"**
## Getting to Know Lora
When asked to describe herself in three words, Lora chose: **Outgoing, Funny, and Always Hungry** – qualities that promise to bring both professionalism and personality to our daily operations.
Her adventurous spirit extends beyond the office. Given the chance to travel anywhere, she'd head straight to Bali, Indonesia, drawn by its ancient temples and authentic cuisine – a destination that represents **"a completely different world than the world I am familiar with."**
## Looking Forward
What excites Lora most about joining Tangram? **"Taking on new challenges and exploring unfamiliar territory!"** This mindset aligns perfectly with the evolving landscape of commercial interior design, where adaptability and fresh perspectives drive innovation.
Interestingly, when asked about time travel, Lora would choose the future over the past. **"We already know what happened in the past. I'd want to know what we have to look forward to."** It's this forward-thinking approach that makes her an ideal addition to our team as we continue growing and evolving our design practice.
## A Creative Spirit
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lora's creative side shines through her musical aspirations. If she were a famous singer, her debut album would be titled **"Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams"** – a playful nod to ambition and style that we can't wait to hear more about.
For dinner conversation, she'd choose Salvador Dalí, reasoning that **"there couldn't possibly be a dull moment with that guy, right?"** Her appreciation for creativity and unconventional thinking will undoubtedly enrich our design discussions and client interactions.
## Welcome to Tangram
Lora's combination of industry experience, positive energy, and determination to tackle new challenges makes her a perfect fit for our growing team. We're excited to see how her unique perspective and skills will contribute to Tangram's continued success in delivering exceptional commercial interior design solutions.
Welcome aboard, Lora – we're happy to have you on the team!
