As an Architect, she has led the design for many healthcare projects throughout the state, including several critical access facilities, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and locally at Mercy Medical Center. Householder is a 2006 graduate from Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Architecture, where she continues to be actively involved in the University’s architectural community, performing studio critiques and guest reviews. Householder also contributes time volunteering for the ACE mentor program, encouraging the pursuit of Architecture, Construction and Engineering to high school students in the Des Moines area.