Alicia Araujo

Alicia brings a steady calm to her role at PCA. As the Director of Finance, her many years of experience working at architecture firms is valued among her colleagues.

  • I’m from  I grew up in North Attleboro, MA and have been living in Abington for 11 years now.

  • My education  BA from Rhode Island College and an MS in Accounting from UMass Boston.

  • Why PCA?  PCA doesn’t just say they do things - to say it. In the short amount of time that I’ve been here, it’s pretty obvious that they believe what they say, and more importantly, put it into practice.

  • I love Cambridge because  of the many great food options.

  • What's the most inspiring part of your job?  I like bringing the business side of things to architects and helping them see the importance of it and how it relates to their projects.

  • On Saturday mornings, you can usually find me  at the gym.

  • When I’m not working you can find me  with my family or planning my next travel adventure!

  • Coffee or tea?  Coffee: preferably iced and in latte form.

  • Quote that guides me right now:  “I've learned that people will forget what've you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

  • I’m my best self when  I’m supported and surrounded by people I love.

  • The best gift I ever gave  A surprise trip to Disney for my daughter. Her reaction was priceless.

  • If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?  Languages, I’d love to be able to speak a few different languages.

  • One thing most people don’t know about you  I have a weird obsession with game shows.

  • Favorite place in the PCA Office  The roof!

  • My best vacation  So many to choose from, but probably Jamaica where I met my best friend (10 years ago) on the beach.