Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
• Master of Science in Interior Design, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Interior Design, St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas

Research interests

• Rural Communities Design Initiative. Rural communities in the United States are in jeopardy of extinction due to changes in the agricultural economy and loss of population. Rural Communities Design Initiative (RCDI), an action-oriented program of research focusing on the revitalization of very small rural, impoverished communities with populations of less than 1000. Finding new ways to restore, preserve, and revitalize such communities can entice investors, encourage the young to stay, and provide opportunity for those who have fled to return.
• Stress is one outcome for individuals whose expectations are not met or cannot perform assigned tasks at work. The physical environment may be one source, exacerbating other sources of stress. This research draws on my investigations of work environments.
• Places of Creativity focuses on the impact of the physical work environment on the intellectual and physical performance of people within organizations. This behavioral research is the foundation of my work; it incorporates the disciplines of design, social psychology, and environment and behavior studies.

2009

Mentor of the Year, WSU (nominated)

2009

Interior Design Professor of the Year, WSU

2005

Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2004

ASASU Centennial Professor of the Year, Arizona State University.  [Nominated and selected by students for commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.  One of two faculty from the university so honored in 2004.]

1994 – current

2004-2005

2008 - current

Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA).  Member.  Board of Directors 2005-2009.  Secretary, 2005Vice Chair, 2006. Ex-Officio and Chair of Search Committee for Executive Director, 2008-2009.

Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER), Research Council.  Chair, 2005. 

Council for Interior Design Accreditation, site visitor.

2009

Design Guidelines for Historic Downtown Ritzville. Historic Commission, Ritzville, Washington.

2009

Site Visit Brochure, Public Development Authority, Ritzville, Washington

2007

Proposal and Budget for Ritzville School for Historic Preservation Trades.