As the Founder and Principal Designer at Organic Designs, I lead a dynamic team dedicated to transforming interior spaces into vibrant, nature-inspired sanctuaries. We specialize in biophilic interior architecture and design, seamlessly blending the restorative power of nature with innovative design concepts.Pioneering Biophilic Interior Design: We're trailblazers in the field, infusing evidence-based design principles into every project, enhancing well-being, and fostering a deep connection with nature.Collaborative Excellence: Whether partnering with homeowners, architects, or commercial building owners, we bring vision and expertise to projects of all scales. Our portfolio showcases diverse success stories.Evidence-Based Innovation: Our approach is rooted in accredited research on interior plants and their profound impact on human health and happiness, ensuring every design not only captivates aesthetically but also contributes to wellness.Academic Background: My master's degree in Public Policy specializing in behavioral health sciences, coupled with undergraduate degrees in visual culture and social science, informs a holistic perspective that guides our design philosophy.At Organic Designs, we're committed to enriching lives by creating spaces that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Join us on a journey to explore the transformative potential of interior design with nature in mind.

Project management of residential landscape architecture design to constructionInterior architectural consultation of commercial and residential plantscape design and buildInterior plantscape design and build, project management, consultation

Through in-depth consultations, I prioritize understanding clients' visions, preferences, budgets, and timelines for their custom new homes. This involves documenting comprehensive requirements and guiding clients through crucial aspects such as land acquisition, loans, and architect selection.Leveraging extensive industry knowledge, I facilitate smooth navigation through all stages of the pre-construction process, ensuring clients are well-informed and prepared from land acquisition to construction commencement.By carefully considering factors such as design style, experience, and compatibility, I curate tailored shortlists of architects, facilitating successful matches between clients and professionals best suited to their projects.Facilitating the Selection Process: I orchestrate meetings, interviews, and presentations between clients and architects, providing guidance and support to facilitate well-informed decisions aligning with clients' visions and objectives.Assisting clients in negotiating fair and transparent contracts and fees with selected architects, I ensure clear expectations regarding scope of work, deliverables, and payment schedules are established.Beyond architect selection and project initiation, I remain a dependable resource for clients throughout the design and construction phases, addressing questions, concerns, and challenges to ensure smooth project delivery.Proficient in Project Management Software:Zoho Projects, Contractor Foreman, TeamDynamix, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Trello, etc.), Teamwork.com, Asana. Basecamp, Projectworks, Mosaic, Deltek AjeraI am committed to driving excellence in project management and architectural advocacy, fostering collaborative environments where client objectives are met with precision and creativity. Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute to your next architectural venture.

Project manage procurement alternatives review, selection and implementation including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management of new and upgrades to research administration systems used by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Sponsored Programs Office, Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, and University Corporation (auxiliary).eRA software suites implementation experience: InfoEd eRA and Kuali ResearchResearch-related software implementations and/or integrations experience: Pivot-RP, CSU PeopleSoft Financial and HR, CITI Program, Digital Commons, Expert Gallery Suite, SSO: OKTA - OIDC, SAML, SWA

• Systems manage institutional electronic research administration information systems for external funding search, external and internal funding development and submission, external and internal funding administration, research compliance administration, research compliance training, data security and data management archive systems.• Coordinate procurement alternatives review, selection and implementation including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management of new and upgrades to research administration systems used by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Sponsored Programs Office, Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, and University Corporation (auxiliary).• Provide direction and serve as an expert resource for research administrators, researchers and campus community in the use, function and management related to electronic research administration and research-related systems such as human subjects personally identifiable private information security.• Create, oversee and deliver initiatives for education and training programs to facilitate user experience, foster a culture of QI/QA/QC, and integrate core concepts of focal areas. Participate in programmatic planning initiatives and provide oversight of QI/QA/QC program activities, lead audit and monitoring activities in electronic research administration systems.• Work directly, collaboratively, and effectively with external vendors and all levels of technical staff, management, and stakeholders in matters of electronic research administration systems communication, education, program development/improvement, and compliance.• Monitor and assess developments in institutional needs for electronic research administration systems and propose services to meet those needs. Anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.

• Manage institutional compliance with US HHS §45 CFR 46, §21 CFR 50, and CSUMB's Human Subjects in Research (HSR) policy, including developing and managing related policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations, CSUMB policies, guidance and best practices.• Oversee the review of IRB protocols for human subjects research; facilitating determinations; and serving as lead staff support and a member of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS) CSUMB's IRB.• Provide direction and serve as an expert resource for researchers and campus community in the review, determination and management processes related to human subjects research, not human subjects research (such as practica and non-systematic studies), and subjects/participants personally identifiable private information security.• Create, oversee and deliver initiatives for education and training programs to facilitate regulatory compliance, foster a culture of research integrity, and integrate core concepts of focal areas. Participate in programmatic planning initiatives and provide oversight of QI/QA program activities, lead audit and monitoring activities in HSR and HS PII.• Apply in-depth regulatory knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and policies regarding HSR. • Work directly and collaboratively with offices such as Sponsored Project Office, Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Office of Information Technology, and University Risk Management. Collaborate with campus constituents in matters of HSR communication, education, program development/improvement, and compliance.• Monitor developments and federal directives related to national research and security, and as an expert in HSR, participate in CSU's strategic responses to new requirements and emerging best practices for promoting security in research. Professionally represent CSUMB at external functions related and within research administration.

Managing Partner with authority to act on behalf of the company.Client Services: Client development, interior plant project management, interior architectural consultation.Operations Management: Human resources, incorporation, accounting, payroll, and technical infrastructure.

Program Management: Micro-enterprise incubator (start-up acceleration)Project Management: Stakeholder (customer) relationship management; External funding acquisitionProgram Administration: Budget; Accounts Payable and ReceivableTraining & Documentation: In-person training; Business ProcessCollaboration: University of California Monterey Bay Education, Science & Technology (MBEST), California State University Monterey Bay, County of Monterey, State of CaliforniaGrants Administration: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) microenterprise development; Economic Development Administration (EDA) community economic development program grant; Private donor funds