Melinda has been a Senior Living Design practitioner for well over two decades. She is an Executive Committee member for the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) and a Leadership Group member of the National AIA Design for Aging (AIA DFA) Knowledge Community. Melinda also represents the Mentoring Committee of the Women In Healthcare-Georgia Chapter. She is an educator, activist and public speaker recognized as a prominent voice for more inclusive and ethical design for all. Melinda is a Principal and Senior Interior Designer at THW Design.

Significant Highlights include: Extensive research in the physiological, psychological, and ergonomic background for the aging and how the physical environment can enhance the elderly's quality of life. Participate as a national speaker at conferences, marketing / securing contracts / seek prospects. Project management experience encompasses the assessment of resource availability, review of contracts, management of drawings, specifications and consultant work throughout all design phases. Participate in the evaluation of construction costs and determine alignment with client goals i.e. value engineering opportunities where necessary. Consultant coordination includes but is not limited to mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, food service, low voltage, wellness and fitness, land planning, furniture and procurement, etc. Specialties: Research, marketing, brand identifier, community liaison, presenter Project locations: U.S. and China markets Company specializes in the design of Senior Lifestyle Communities. Currently active in the research and development of said communities with an emphasis in understanding the culture change, wellness components and demographic movement of the aging population.