As an architect, I’m a problem solver. My day-to-day work requires me to quickly understand client organizations and their cultures and challenges, distill their needs, and synthesize solutions that integrate a broad range of programmatic requirements, functional needs, regulatory restrictions, and strict budget limitations to create and implement solutions, all the while communicating with many different  personalities, consulting experts, community stakeholders, and local authorities to achieve long-lasting results.

 

My work has given me experience directly relevant to the ongoing Shaker Schools Facilities Plan. I've specialized in adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and I've restored over 3.6 million square feet of older buildings to new, revitalized uses, both locally and across the country.

 

I'm a designer of institutional buildings, a creator of community-centered affordable housing, and a city planner. I'm also expert in integrating sustainable design strategies into projects, achieving ‘firsts’ recognized locally, state-wide, and nationally, creating buildings that are more energy-efficient, healthier for our children and teachers, and better stewards of scarce resources.

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Over the past two years, I've volunteered my expertise in service to the Shaker Schools Facilities Advisory Committee and the Shaker Planning Commission Working Group to advise in creating higher quality schools that fit our walkable neighborhoods and provide better places for our children to learn and play. As a school board member, I'll be able to provide focused oversight for the $300+ million facilities project as it continues.