Mark Thaler directs Gensler’s Education Practice Area for the Northeast Region, which includes offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Toronto, Sao Paulo and Costa Rica, and is one of Gensler’s experts in the design of learning environments and student spaces. His projects have won numerous awards and span the academic spectrum, from K-12 through higher education. Mark’s involvement in education is not limited to design, but also includes research and thought leadership. As one of the founders and leaders of the firmwide education research initiative, he helps to create and implement inquiries that will benefit institutions and inform design. Mark has presented his research and design at education conferences such as SCUP and the No Name Conference.