Paola Camarena is an Architect and Interior Designer with over 18 years of experience in the field. 

She is the founder of Paola Camarena Studio and has worked in both residential and in collaborations with architects and developers all over the world.

Paola is a  graduate of Architecture at ITESO (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente) in Guadalajara, and Interior Design from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

In addition to her private work, Paola also teaches, guest speaks, mentors and judges at her alma mater, RISD and Parsons. 

Since 2018, she has been developing the concept for XALA as the Creative Director as well as the Head of Interior Design.