“Understanding the client's unique needs as well as overall vision and creatively identifying solutions is what gives my day-to-day work the most meaning. Although it can be challenging at times, it is the most rewarding part of what I do.”
Val helps coordinate and lead communication between the client and the project team from long-range planning, facilities assessment, and design phases. With a focus on education, she has a wide range of experience from deferred maintenance projects, small to complex remodels, additions and new construction. Val helps facilitate discussions between an array of participants involved in the planning or design process and enjoys developing options and analyzing impacts in collaboration with the client to ensure agreement on the best approach.