My superpower is care: I care about the people I work with, the projects I do, and the world I live in. I lead with strategic vision, compassion, and self-awareness, which allows me to navigate complex challenges and manage multiple priorities and teams. My leadership approach is grounded in deep understanding of high-level strategic planning and decision-making. I collaborate closely with senior executives and the C-suite to develop and implement initiatives that deliver short-term wins and long-term growth. I communicate design solutions with clarity, securing alignment across cross-functional teams. I manage budgets and optimize financial performance, ensuring projects meet both creative and fiscal goals.I take pride in making clients, owners, colleagues, and consultants feel valued in their roles. As a leader of high-performing teams, I thrive in collaborative, agile environments, inspiring others to reach their full potential. I secure projects and resources in fast-paced, high-pressure settings, remaining confident even amidst ambiguity.I bring extensive experience with Fortune 100 companies and emerging brands, delivering award-winning projects such as the A.R.E. 2010 Sustainability Tenant Improvement Grand Prize for the Starbucks Disney Paris store and the 2023 CVS Health John Hoyceanyls Premier Award for design leadership and construction partnership in over 40 openings for Oak Street Health and Carbon Health.In 2020, I founded Life Positive Design, a consulting firm specializing in regenerative and inclusive retail design. By leveraging biomimicry and biophilic principles, I craft innovative brand experiences inspired by nature's efficiency and beauty.