My father taught me to build. “Measure twice, cut once and make life simple” was his motto. Design was a natural evolution of building.
My involvement with design has been exhilarating, cross-cultural, hands-on, soul nurturing and best of all invigorating. The synergy of working with others mixed with the technological and informational advances has kept me on my toes.
In 1996 I decided to take a leap and combine my passion with my work by starting a design business. It’s a lot like raising a child: great joy and great challenge. Luckily my focus has kept me on track. It has been three-pronged:
• Listening, observing, and learning
• Considering the impact of my design choices on both people and the environment
• Finding a common ground to meet the physical requirements of all ages.
Residential and small office suites are my areas of design. I like working with spaces that can reflect the personality and culture of my clients.
Related Education:
B.A. in Sociology from UC Davis
Design - Canada College
Certificates in Interior Design & Residential Design
AKBD, Allied ASID
Awards:
• Bath design
• Community service
• Leadership
• Sustainable design (producing a “green” fair, docent for a “green” built home)
Continuing education through NKBA, ASID, HBA, and ORA
Design trips to date - Europe, Asian, Latin America, U.S., and Scandinavia
Professional Activities:
Kitchen and bath instructor at Portland Community College
Guest lecturer (Canada College and George Fox University)
NKBA (VP of Membership and past VP of Programs for the Columbia River Chapter)
Oregon Remodeler’s Association
Home Builders Association
ASID
DesignNet
Rotary – Newberg Earlybirds
Newberg Chamber of Commerce