Rachel is the discipline lead for lighting design and a principal with global
design firm Stantec. A graduate of the University of Colorado’s lighting
program, she has 20-years of experience in lighting design. Rachel
provides significant expertise to Stantec’s buildings and master plans
globally. Her talent and commitment to the design of highly sustainable
and human-centric spaces has been recognized with more than three
dozen design awards.
Rachel’s drive to create a world where lighting plays a more impactful role
manifests itself through her industry involvement. She’s passionate about
mentoring junior staff to further best practices and is an in-demand
speaker who shares knowledge and passion about lighting. She is an
adjunct professor teaching a senior design lighting capstone course at the
University of Colorado and is excited about fostering the next generation
of lighting designers. She is on the Board of Directors of the IALD and the
IALD Education Trust, is involved with technical committees with the IES,
and serves on the WELL light concept advisory.