DRAW Collective is pleased to announce its newest Principals, Jacklyn M. Cowan, RA and Elizabeth Cronin, AIA, LEED AP! We’re proud of the contributions that Jackie and Beth have made to the firm’s success and their outstanding service to each and every client and project, fulfilling our firm’s mission of designing places that matter, together.
Jackie Cowan has over 20 years of experience as a leading architect in Educational Design. With a sharp focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Jackie collaborates closely with educators and student users to create innovative learning environments. Her portfolio includes everything from extensive renovations and campus-wide master plans to the design and construction of new educational buildings. Jackie’s expertise and team leadership continues to ensure the highest standards for today’s learning environments.
Prior to joining DRAW Collective, Jackie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University.
Beth Cronin leads DRAW Collective’s Healthcare Studio, contributing 17 years of architectural expertise dedicated to enhancing the patient and staff experience. Her passion for designing healthcare facilities is evident in her focus on environmental hospitality, operational efficiency, and strengthening the vital relationship between patients and caregivers.
Beth approaches each project from an empathetic perspective, teaming to achieve high levels of success from concept through to completion for our community’s healthcare environments.
Her technical expertise ensures strict compliance with codes and standards, while her commitment to quality control upholds the highest levels of project excellence.
Beth’s outstanding leadership has driven the success of numerous projects, including work at WVU Medicine’s Berkeley Medical Center, Independence Health System (Clarion and Butler), and St. Clair Health. Most recently, she led the design of the Center for Organ Recovery & Education’s new organ procurement facility.
A valued member of the DRAW Collective team since 2010, Beth holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture from Kent State University.
Check out Beth’s announcement on the Pittsburgh Business Times’ People on the Move: Elizabeth Cronin, AIA, LEED AP | People on The Move – Pittsburgh Business Times
Beginning in 2025, DRAW Collective marks its 80th year of providing architectural design services to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. The firm provides meaningful architecture and design for educational, health + wellness, and community places that matter, together.