Meet The Team
Anderson Barker is a purpose-driven design firm focused on transforming challenged communities. We believe that smart and sensitive planning, matched with capital sources, can solve the key challenges of rapid urban growth in large metropolises. Designing strategic projects to grow local market economies specifically will result in a better quality of life for residents. Continuous modernization of our cities and infrastructures go hand-in-hand with the preservation and enhancement of the existing cultural identities. Utilizing a city’s diversity of culture and income will create memorable and beautiful communities that support positive living for children, adults, and retirees while also producing revenue to support public services.
Michael H. Anderson, AIA, NOMA
PRINCIPAL
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Education: Southern California Institute of Architecture
Author: Urban Magic – Vibrant Black and Brown Communities Are Possible
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Michael Anderson has more than 35 years of diverse experience in architecture, urban planning, transit and community development. He has been design principal for projects in aviation, transit, civic administration, education, and commercial, residential, and municipal infrastructures.
“As an architect, my purpose is to advocate for, design, and seek funding for projects that benefit the greater public needs, including economic and redevelopment strategies within challenged communities. My belief is we can utilize the city’s diversity of culture and income to create memorable and beautiful communities that support positive living for every person while producing new revenue for local governme
Thomas Webster
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Education: BA in Criminal Justice/Sociology LaSalle University Certification in Management from the University of Delaware
Service: United States Marine Corps
Thomas Webster is an experienced business leader and entrepreneur in the creation and development of for-profit and nonprofit organizations for the private and public sectors. He has over 30 years of involvement with assisting organizations as a senior advisor managing the planning and development of business strategies, the launching and expansion of new divisions, and the financing and capitalization of programs. He currently serves as the President of Eastern Region for Anderson Barker Architects. Webster has served as Chairman of The Board for NeighborhoodNow, a $20 million nonprofit spin-off from the Pew and William Penn Foundations, which was originally formed as an economic development advisory board whose members were primarily banking institutions collaborating to drive community reinvestment.
Elliot S. Barker, NOMA
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Education: Master of Architecture University of California Berkeley, CA
Elliot Barker is a second-generation architect who has experience in a broad range of projects, including K-12 and higher education, aviation, transit administration, and residential, commercial, and recreation facilities. His career began in his father’s firm, Edward C. Barker Associates, in 1976. Barker and has served as Project Architect for Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Santa Monica Community College. In transit design he served as Project Manager and Project Architect on the Metro Red Line Vermont/Sunset Station, Metro Blue Line Light Rail, and Construction Management on the Tom Bradley International Terminal West at Los Angeles International Airport.
christa June
PROJECT LEAD
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Christa June has a diverse background and a passion for making a positive impact. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, where she gained research experience with NASA and presented her findings nationwide. At The Boeing Company, Christa led cross-functional teams and fostered international manufacturing collaborations.
In 2016, she embarked on a homeschooling journey, utilizing travel to provide immersive educational experiences for her children.She incorporated entrepreneurship into her curriculum, guiding her children to launch their own businesses. Christa’s innovative teaching approach has extended to numerous students, focusing on empowering underserved and underrepresented individuals for future success.
Christa established Polk & June Design Studio, which uses cutting-edge laser technology to create customized designs. Her expertise also contributed to the mentorship of minority college students in the Innovation Incubator program.
Engaged in philanthropy, Christa actively serves on the board of RBG Academy International, facilitating international exchange programs and securing passports for children in underserved communities. She supports social enterprise initiatives in Tanzania and collaborates with the Fly Compton Foundation, fostering aviation aspirations among Black and Brown students.
As the Project Lead on AWTD, Christa's coordination, strategic execution, and effective communication ensure the success of the program across pilot and future sites. Her dedication and expertise greatly contribute to the team's accomplishments in achieving project objectives.
Robin Billups
PROJECT MANAGER
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The Billups Group (TBG) is a consultancy answering the question of what you don’t know you don’t know about procurement relationships towards successful supply chain inclusion.
The mission is to “Git in where you fit in!”
TBG contracts with entities and entrepreneurs to assess, coach, and develop strategic framework to identify viable contracts, to reach economic goals, and compliance reporting. TBG value-added services entail - aligning diversity/inclusion with corporate social responsibility commitments; tracking/reporting KPI metrics; certification requirements; aligning prospects and deepening existing client relations while connecting relevant resources; conference speaker, panelist/moderator. Robin has “been behind the curtain” in a multitude of business sectors thus astute in understanding and relaying the critical components of culture and business operations.
Robin Billups, a former banker, spent her formative years as a national commercial real estate construction financing Relationship Manager. She averaged $150+ million annually in loan production before creating a National Supplier Diversity department. Subsequently, Robin joined the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council-D.C. (WBENC) team as the National Business Development Manager recruiting, retaining, and engaging corporate members across a broad sector of public and private entities.
Celeste Metcalf
PROJECT CONTROLLER
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With over 30 years of experience in financial management, Celeste has a proven track record of identifying and implementing solutions to operational problems and inefficiencies. She is highly skilled in designing, developing and implementing processes that promote financial data integrity, which is essential for effective business decision-making. Celeste has managed the activities of multiple departments, such as Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Bursar, General Accounting, Student Accounting, and Grant Accounting. Celeste has also been responsible for monitoring compliance with Board policies in addition to local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Celeste has provided a variety of financial accounting, cost accounting, production accounting services, process and procedure design, creation, and documentation, as well as business consulting services for a diverse array of clients covering a variety of industries. Celeste's experience, knowledge, and expertise have helped businesses streamline their financial processes, increase efficiency, and achieve their strategic goals.
MBA, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, B.S., Accounting, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Licensed CPA
