Melinda brings strength in team leadership and client advocacy to every project. Blending focused, analytical thinking and inspired creative thinking, she endeavors to translate the design process into something every client can understand. By learning from her clients as much as she teaches, Melinda is able to work with projects of any size or style. As a primary client contact and advocate, she shepherds her teams through hitting key milestones while always keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Melinda believes design holds the potential to drive innovation, propel business success, and lift the human spirit.