By blending thoughtful gestures, placemaking and ease of use, Laura believes architecture and interior design can transform an environment into one of healing, reinvention and strength. With a wealth of experience in healthcare planning and interior design, particularly in cancer center design, Laura aims to create spaces and experiences that can transform communities and the people they serve.
Throughout her career, Laura worked on many of the new and award-winning spaces at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. While there, she was coined the “Design Conscience of the Institute,” understanding that the patient experience extends through any building used by caregivers and community members. Her career has focused on creating experiences where healthcare education, care, prevention and research are accessible, patient and staff friendly and pave the way for innovation.
Expertise
- Empathetic healthcare interior design
- Working with clients to innovate the future of cancer diagnostics, care and prevention
- Making nationally recognized healthcare facilities accessible to all
- Championing community healthcare projects that strengthen and ease access to care
- Being part of the team advancing comprehensive cancer care across New York State
Pursuits
- Currently serving as Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) Upstate New York Founding President
- Acting as IIDA Board Member Advocacy Chair
- Mentoring and being an internship supervisor for design students
- Gardening and learning new DIY skills through home improvement projects
