Bonnie Khang-Keating was named director of SmithGroupJJR's Los Angeles office. With more than 20 years of architectural design experience, she formerly served as the office's studio leader. In her new role, Khang-Keating will focus on increasing staff and further developing the health, science and technology and workplace practices. A graduate of USC's School of Architecture, Khang-Keating has been involved in such industry boards as the USC Architectural Guild and the City of Pasadena Design Commission. She was the 2013 recipient of the Los Angeles Business Journal Women Making a Difference Award.