Gilbert Cooke managed an architectural firm in Maryland for 31 years. He was honored with numerous design awards and held leadership roles at several professional organizations including: AIA, NCARB and NAAB. Next, Cooke transitioned into the role of educator, working at Morgan State University; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; and most recently as Dean at NewSchool of Architecture + Design. A founding member of ANFA, he is currently working with past president Eduardo Macagno as a visiting scholar at UCSD on trans-disciplinary courses that define the ANFA cornerstones.