Christian Nielsen leads architecture and construction at Nielsen Studios, bringing design vision and disciplined execution together under one roof. As both a licensed architect and general contractor, he ensures projects move from concept to completion with clarity, coordination, and long-term value in mind. With more than two decades of experience across high-end residential and hospitality work, Christian is known for translating ambitious ideas into buildable, enduring spaces—while keeping budgets, schedules, and design intent aligned.

Timerie Gordon leads the creative and strategic direction at Nielsen, where design is used as a tool to shape experience, guide behavior, and support real-world outcomes. With a background rooted in industrial design and experiential environments, she brings a human-centered approach to how spaces are conceived, detailed, and lived in. Timerie works at the intersection of creativity and business strategy, helping clients translate ambitious ideas into clear, purposeful design decisions that support both experience and long-term value.

John McKelvey brings more than 35 years of experience designing residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects along the Central Coast. Known for his thoughtful, calm approach, he is especially valued for guiding complex projects through the design and entitlement process with clarity and steadiness. In addition to his work at Nielsen Studios, John currently serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Santa Cruz, giving him a deep, practical understanding of local regulations and how projects successfully move from concept to approval.

As a seasoned architect with over 15 years of international experience, including a tenure as Partner at Foster + Partners, Kadri specializes in leading large-scale, sustainable projects from concept through construction. Her expertise spans residential, workplace, research, and mixed-use developments, with a strong focus on design excellence and team collaboration.

Stanley Nielsen brings decades of experience designing high-end custom homes to his role at Nielsen Studios. Licensed in both Massachusetts and California, he is deeply skilled in navigating complex residential projects while maintaining architectural clarity, proportion, and long-term performance. Stanley’s work reflects a thoughtful balance of design rigor and practical execution; helping clients realize refined, enduring homes built with care and precision.

An architect from Brazil, Beatriz bridges design thinking with strong project management, helping complex projects move forward with clarity and momentum. Over her years working at Nielsen, Beatriz has worked across a wide range of project types, collaborating closely with jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area to navigate approvals and bring thoughtful, well-coordinated designs to life.

Candice Martin brings more than a decade of experience from a leading global architecture firm to her role at Nielsen Studios. With a background in large-scale commercial interior design, she brings a refined understanding of durability, materiality, and long-term performance to high-end residential projects. Her work translates commercial-grade rigor into warm, thoughtful interiors; creating spaces that feel both timeless and deeply livable.

Based in Mexico City, Rodrigo Sanchez leads BIM modeling and technical coordination at Nielsen Studios. He ensures that our drawings are thorough, coordinated, and efficient; supporting both design clarity and smooth execution in the field. With a constant focus on evolving technology and workflow optimization, Rodrigo helps the team work smarter, reduce friction, and deliver projects with greater precision.

Part of the Mexico City Team, Brian plays a key role in ensuring our drawings are accurate, coordinated, and complete. His technological fluency and BIM modeling expertise support the clarity and reliability of our construction documentation. By helping maintain high standards of precision across projects, Brian contributes to smoother coordination and more predictable outcomes.

Jason Anderson brings more than 30 years of hands-on construction and facilities management experience to his role at Nielsen. With a background spanning residential remodeling, commercial construction, and complex systems management including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural work, he brings deep technical fluency to every project he oversees. Known for an organized, accountable, and easy-going management style, Jason keeps job sites running on schedule and on budget without losing sight of the craft. He is based in Soquel and has worked extensively across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Monterey counties.

Bethany Beckett has been part of the Nielsen team for more than 15 years and is a key member of our leadership. With a background spanning finance, operations, and a colorful earlier career in the music and marketing industries, she brings a rare combination of big-picture thinking and meticulous attention to detail to everything she touches. Bethany keeps the firm running with precision and care, ensuring that budgets, timelines, and operations stay on track so that the rest of the team can focus on delivering exceptional work for our clients. A mixed media artist in her spare time, she has always had a natural affinity for design and making things come to life, which makes her a perfect fit for a firm that does exactly that.