architecture. interiors. development. brand.

Architecture and design professional with 20+ years of success creating high-profile hospitality and luxury residential developments throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Entrepreneur and award-winning designer whose work has been recognized in various publications including the Royal Institute of British Architects Review, Architects’ Digest, HGTV, Wall Street Journal, The Architects’ Journal.

Most recently serving as the Design Director for Starbucks' Global Growth and Concepts Design Studio where she developed pivotal brand concepts and expanded the premium Reserve portfolio across China.

Founder and creative director of SUR SUR, a luxury lifestyle & textile brand dedicated to preserving artisan craft through collaborating exclusively with master artisans to produce handmade, organic, faire trade, heirloom quality products.

    • 20+ years high end residential & hospitality design.

    • 15+ years property development and construction management ranging from single family to multimillion dollar mixed use.

    • Expanded SBUX China store design from 1000 stores in 2013 to currently over 6800.

    • Launched new Starbucks concepts Residential, Reserve R+, Greener, Brew Bar, and Mixato Beer & Wine.

    • Proven record for driving innovation and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational growth and efficiency with a a new store opening every 8 hours in mainland China.

    • Directs a studio of 20 designers in house and 50+ consultants/vendors at any given time.

    • Created and launched over 100 unique handmade products into the luxury lifestyle and trade market sector. SUR SUR collaborates with 200+ master artisans across 7 countries.

    • Evaluate properties to determine scope and ensure unique, site specific, commercially viable solutions.

    • Build systems, infrastructure, vendor strategies, capacity, and data-driven success metrics.

    • Coordinate across teams, GC, architects, interior designers, artisans, and vendors to balance design priorities with project goals, brand standards, and budget.

    • Develop conceptual strategies and high-level creative vision by identifying trends, niches, and opportunities in the marketplace.

    • Review design documentation & specifications to ensure timely and detail-oriented execution.

    • Guide all phases from concept through construction to maintain brand expression and impact.

  • M. Arch SCAD

    BFA Interior Design UGA

    • Build and lead world-class design teams. Develop organizational structure. Source and hire the best. Establish culture of collaboration and excellence. Provide ongoing mentorship and leadership.

    • Foster empathy. Understand the importance of relationships. Empower leaders. Drive accountability.

    • Guide everything that impacts the visual expression of the way our brand comes to life, and direct the elements that collectively create the experience.

    • Create highly activated spaces that are contextual, layered, intentional, soulful, and rooted in longevity, sophistication, and integrity.

    • Utilize evolving tools including virtual reality, 3D modeling, and AI to facilitate real-time global communication.

    • Embrace humility. Have no ego. Edit yourself.

    • Ask questions. Understand how things are really made.