Damaris Melo-Gyasi
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Damaris Melo-Gyasi

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Damaris Melo-Gyasi is an architect, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose life has been shaped by faith, discipline, and an unrelenting belief in possibility. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, she grew up in a working-class, Pentecostal household where ambition was not encouraged, resources were scarce, and obedience was expected. From an early age, she learned how to make do, speak up, and keep moving forward—even when the path was unclear. Determined to become an architect, Damaris pursued her education across borders, languages, and systems not designed for her. Her journey eventually led her to the United States, where she rebuilt her life from the ground up—earning her place in the profession, securing legal status through work, and forging a career rooted in purpose and service. Today, she leads a mission-driven architecture and design practice, working at the intersection of community development, equity, and the built environment. Making My Way is her first book. Part coming-of-age story, part immigrant memoir, it traces a life marked by resilience, faith tested and reclaimed, and the quiet courage required to keep choosing forward. Damaris lives and works in the Midwest, where she shares life with her husband Simon, her daughter Abigail, and her stepchildren Evie, Ruthie, and Samson.
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