B.S., Interior Design, Minor: Architecture, Howard University
M.A., Interior Design, Marymount University

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Biography:

Interior Designer for 32 years as Allied Member ASID for the Washington/Metro Chapter (#37). Educated in Washington, D.C. Metro area with Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design at Howard University (1989-1992) and Masters of Fine Arts Degree at Marymount University (2003-2006). An experienced Interior Design professional and Educator. Former government employee for the years 1994-1995 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Aviation Administration (2017-2018), government contractor for U.S. Dept. of State (2015-2017) and contract employee for several architectural firms. The area of specialty is Government/ Institutional Design and Corporate Offices. The projects included Federal sites, Corporate and Healthcare facilities. The designer is experienced AUTO-CAD Operator with twenty years of knowledge and skills using Autodesk software for various projects. This includes software programs such as AUTO-CAD, Revit Architecture, AUTO-CAD Architecture, Autodesk VIZ and Microstations V8. As educator, she has taught students in using Autodesk software at three Junior Colleges as Adjunct Professor and Professor for Interior Design Department. Project experience in managing office moves, space planning, and visiting area sites for survey, construction documentation, working with GSA vendors and working with contractors. Focused on continuing educational training in LEED Green Associate and Project Management. Served as a volunteer for Neighborhood Design Center (of Prince George’s County) which helps in the development of existing buildings, revitalization of neighborhoods in Prince George’s County and educational programs for students at Maryland University in sponsored Charettes. Adjunct Faculty for Interior Design Department at Howard University and Alumni. Current Assistant Professor at Morgan State University for CBEIS –Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies.

List of Professional Affiliation(s):

• American Society of Interior Design (ASID)
• Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA

List of Research Interest(s):

• Curriculum Focus
• Workplace Design and the effect of COVID-19 in building facilities & planning
• Underrepresentation African American Architects & Interior Designers in the practice
• Environmental Design and Sustainable practices, Universal Design & the Aging in work and homes

List of Classes Taught: 

• ARCH 201 - Design I (Form, Space & Order)
• INTD 302- Interior Design Studio III (Local Culture & Community Engagement)

List of Selected Publication(s):

• Thesis: Are ADA Guidelines Enforced in the Professional Design Practice: The study of Designing Workspace for the Physically Disabled & Aging , Dec 6, 2006 Marymount University. " Effective Return to the Workplace: The Re-Design of NSBE” , Sept 9,2021