Drake Dillard - Board Director

Drake Dillard is a respected architect and community advocate serving on the Board of Directors for Bridge Builders Foundation, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight to help the organization empower young people with the opportunity, confidence, and support to pursue their goals and contribute to thriving communities.

With over 50 years of experience in the architectural services industry, Drake currently serves as a Commissioner for the California Commission on Disabilities and serves on several design review boards. He is also part-time faculty at OTIS College of Art and Design, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of designers. Prior to these roles, he held senior positions at large architectural firms with projects spanning the USA, Middle East, and Africa.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Drake is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He volunteers regularly as a mentor and is a passionate supporter of STEAM education programs for underserved youth.

Drake holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois and a Master of Architecture from Howard University in Washington, D.C.