I grew up on a small, second-generation farm in Western Massachusetts and learned from an early age how much physical work, ingenuity, and dedication is required to maintain a family farm. In 2000, I moved to Vermont to pursue a career in architecture. Vermont has been good to me – in 2012,  I married my wonderful wife, and in 2013, I became a parent and started my own business.

 

In starting my architectural practice, Hinge Inc., I relied on state safety net services to build my business from the ground up while raising my young family. A cornerstone of my business approach is to make design services approachable and affordable for everyone. This commitment to fostering inclusion and access is rooted in my experiences as a queer person, and as a woman in a male-dominated field. I know how important it is to be seen, heard, and valued, and I know what it takes to persist and thrive in spaces not designed for me. 

I firmly believe the best solutions come from inviting everyone to the table and empowering my clients by valuing their input throughout the design process, and I see this new work as no different. I am also excited about the opportunity to bring my unique skill set into the State House, drawing on my experience to propose reasonable and practical solutions to the issues facing our community.