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Manages the strategy, planning, coordination, and administration of firm-wide research projects and develops and runs enterprise programs for deep dive research.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Engaged in strategic partnerships across multiple disciplines to bridge gap between research and practice • Led empirical research that demonstrates the impact of design through proven outcomes, adding evidence to the body of knowledge • Executed primary and secondary research projects examining profession/industry-wide phenomena to provide a better understanding of the current state and future of interior design• Aggregated trends, economic data and business performance data on the industry and detailed market sectors to inform business decisions• Managed the ASID Foundation that supports research projects addressing critical gaps in industry knowledge on how design impacts lives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led initiatives in demonstrating the impact of design through research and the translation of competitive interdisciplinary knowledge into applicable information for the interior design industry and profession

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led research projects based on current interior design issues and trends, including pre-/post-occupancy research examining the impact of workplace design on organizational behavior and the health and wellness of occupants, and coordinated collaborative/partnered research projects through innovative methodologies to gather interdisciplinary knowledge for the interior design industry

Arlington, Va

Taught design research methods to graduate-level students; Advised graduate student research on various topics (e.g., cooperative activities in libraries, implementing health & wellness design strategies, physical activity promotion, etc.) to develop research studies and apply to design projects

Ithaca, New York Area

Taught a design introduction course, "Making a Difference by Design," advocating the power of design in our everyday lives through creative problem-solving skills, leadership, and social change; reconstructed a fifteen-week course into a three-week course with interactive activities developed for enhanced synthesis and applicationEncouraged interaction among students through team and class activities; motivated individuals in finding their values, vision, and voice to utilize design as an agent for change

Ithaca, New York Area

Effects of Lighting on Creative PerformanceConceptual Framework for Physical Environment Attributes for Creative Performance

Ithaca, New York Area

Taught a design introduction course, "Making a Difference by Design," advocating the power of design in our everyday lives through creative problem-solving skills, leadership, and social change; reconstructed a fifteen-week course into a six-week course with interactive activities developed for enhanced synthesis and applicationEncouraged interaction among students (high school and college) through team and class activities; motivated individuals in finding their values, vision, and voice to utilize design as an agent for change

Ithaca, New York Area

Assisted professors in various undergraduate and graduate courses in the fields of interior design and human factors & ergonomicsCo-directed fast-paced design competition projects in residential, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings, and product, installation, and furniture design; provided feedback on concept, design development, and competition board layoutCreated visual materials to distill and disseminate design briefs; installed gallery exhibit for project display Managed graduate students in conducting research studies and presenting reports for clients

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Human Behavior And Design (Design & Environmental Analysis)

Developed a conceptual framework for the relationship between the physical environment and creativity and investigated the effects.

Masters Of Interior Design, Interior Design

Examined group dynamics within business and design student teams by profiling their personality traits and problem‐solving styles.

Bachelor’S Degree, Interior Design

B.A. in Interior Design (High Honors)