Lavina began her career as an Architect in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998. Between 1998 and 2005 she worked on major projects including the San Francisco International Airport, and the San Francisco Youth Guidance Center. After relocating to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Lavina worked with OBMI, a premier regional design firm for several years. There she brought her signature modern interpretation of traditional Caribbean design to a number of luxury residential and commercial projects.
Lavina is a graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of California at Berkeley. She holds a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree as well as a Master of Science in Architecture degree with an emphasis on Environmental Design in Developing Countries. Lavina is a Licensed Architect in the State of California, USA.