Trisha believes in teamwork and partnerships that deliver exceptional results. Her passion for design and education is fuel for the leadership of her company Design Poole, an international award winning interior design firm. As a Florida native she received her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the University of Florida College of Architecture.Her active pace for success has not changed since being recognized at the young age of 32 as "40 Under 40 Rising Stars" by the Orlando Business Journal. After working as Design Director at Fugleburg Koch Architects and VP of Design at Gettys Group, she founded Design Poole Inc. in 2000. Design Poole has received multiple industry awards as Trisha maintains the ability to understand the Client's vision, articulate and drive design to a higher level with the respected and creative design team. Every project is approached as a blank canvas creating unique interior and outdoor living environments that speak to the demographic. "It is our job to balance the 'awe inspiring' with the practical side of design", Poole says. "The design team works on every project as a reliable resource to our clientele, in an effort to make their jobs easier. We want to leave a lasting impression with the guests of our hospitality spaces but also with our business partners when they review our performance and overall project success".Trisha is very active and "hands on" with affecting change and positive growth in the industry as she sits on advisory boards for international trade fairs, conferences and business development venues. Through decades of volunteer efforts with the non profit organization NEWH she strives to strengthen the industry by offering education to hospitality professionals and providing financial support to students in need through fundraising efforts. Building a strong foundation and credible talent pool to the hospitality businesses.Specialties: Interior Design, Graphic Design and Branding.