Manages the residential lighting program; conducts research, organizes seminars for building professionals on application techniques, coordinates education and demonstration projects; has participated in the curriculum design of a series of seminars organized by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York State Builders Association; has worked on lighting projects ranging from transportation (interior automobile) to commercial (retail spaces), from historic buildings to interior and exterior residential.

Education:
B.A. French and Italian, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 1976
MS in Lighting, Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 2003

Research interests:
Research interests include solid state lighting and its role of “leading with style” for residences of all types; currently working on several projects that explore the role of lighting in universal design; ultimate goal is to define and simplify lighting that makes sense for the end user

Background:
Technical and Commercial Translation for Olivetti Corp of America upon graduation from college. Principal of Interior Design firm in Lubbock, Texas for several years before beginning studies in lighting. Projects included remodeling of older homes for re-sale, interior design of high end residences, as well as commercial spaces and professional offices; extensive collaboration with contractors

Professional memberships:
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

Awards:
2003 – IESNA Illumination Design Award Section Certificate for Saratoga Home Lighting Design