Ellen Taylor Email and Phone Number

Ellen brings 35 years of experience in the areas of architecture, research and business. Her current work includes developing, managing, and guiding built environment research at The Center for Health Design, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Past work includes built environment research consulting, experience assessments, master planning, and creating return on investment through customer-focused design strategies in healthcare and transportation environments. With experience on both the owner's and consultant’s side of the table, Ellen has been responsible for large-scale program management, capital planning, service standards planning, brand management, and extensive cross-departmental coordination. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from Cornell University, Global Executive MBAs from Columbia University in New York and the London Business School in the United Kingdom, and a PhD from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the AIA, a Board member of the AIA's Academy of Architecture for Health (President, 2022) and serves as the FGI Health Guidelines Revisions Committee (HGRC) Vice Chair (2022 and 2026 cycles), and on the HERD (Health Environment Research and Design) Journal and AJIC (American Journal of Infection Control) Editorial Advisory Boards.Specialties: Evidence Based Design (EDAC)Research ConsultingProgram Management