Kim Vierheilig, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, president of STV’s national buildings group, was recently appointed to the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Board of Trustees by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

“As a proud New Jerseyan and NJIT alumna, I’m deeply honored to join the NJIT Board of Trustees,” Vierheilig said. “NJIT is more than just the place where I began my career; it’s where I learned to seize opportunities and grow into a leader in my field. I am excited to give back to my alma mater, working on behalf of this exceptional university and supporting its talented students, alumni, faculty and staff.”

Vierheilig holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design, where she graduated with honors from the Albert Dorman Honors College and a master of science in management from NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management. Over the years, she has served the university through multiple leadership roles, including on the Foundation Board of Directors, the Advisory Board for the Hillier College of Architecture and Design and as a past co-chair of NJIT’s annual Celebration gala.

Beyond her dedication to NJIT, Vierheilig has contributed extensively to her field and been a mentor for the next generation of professionals in her industry. She was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the ACE Mentor Program of America and named vice chairwoman of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) last month. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) New York City Post.

In her role at STV, Vierheilig oversees the national Buildings group, leading a multidisciplinary team engaged in all aspects of buildings planning, programming, architecture, interior design and engineering. She drives strategy, growth and project delivery across the social infrastructure markets, including justice, education, health and well-being, transportation, science and technology, federal programs and cities.