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Leyna Best Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer

It was a serendipitous moment, during an internship at the office coffee maker, that Leyna's entré into the world of lighting design began. Hailing from the state of Michigan, she embarked on a journey of knowledge and artistry, culminating in a Master of Science in Architectural Engineering with a specialization in Electrical and Lighting from Lawrence Technological University.

Although her lighting background and experience tended toward substantial industrial projects—such as a massive 4 million sq. ft. battery assembly plant—Leyna's true passion lies in treating light as a transformational and purposeful medium that defines space and influences its occupants. She firmly believes that through thoughtful design, the power of light can be harnessed to intentionally shape perspectives, offer unique experiences, and create memorable moments.

Steven Rosen
FIALD
President & Creative Director
Ted Mather
IALD, LC
Managing Principal: New York Studio
Matt Zelkowitz
Assoc. IALD, LC
Managing Principal: Boston Studio
Bill Kadra
Managing Principal: Special Events and Trade Shows
Derek Barnwell
Assoc. IALD
Managing Principal: Raleigh Studio
Rachel Gibney
Assoc. IALD, MIES, LC
Managing Principal: Phoenix Studio
Kate Furst
Assoc. IALD, MIES
Managing Associate Principal: Los Angeles Studio
Annette LeCompte
Managing Director
Dawn Hollingsworth
CLD, FIALD, WELL
Consulting Principal
Jane Chan
Assoc. IALD
Senior Associate
John Delfino
Assoc. IALD, MIES, LC
Senior Associate
Alex Fabozzi
Assoc. IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Jonathan Lebovic
Associate IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Hamilton E.S. Smith
Assoc. IALD
Senior Associate
Benjamin Wilson
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Senior Associate
Lindsay N. Duval
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Associate
Brigid Hardiman
Assoc. IALD, MIES, LC
Associate
Nastassia Ortiz
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Associate
Damien Perard
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Associate
William Kirkham
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Senior Designer
Nadia Rua
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Senior Designer
Jennifer Skinner
Assoc. IALD, MIES
Senior Designer
Leyna Best
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Josie Buckon
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Eli Carnahan
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Henry
USITT, EDPA
Designer
Betty Faul-Welfare
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Cassandra Staples
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Strong
Jr. Assoc. IALD
Designer
Susan Gochenour
Founding Partner Emeritus
Angela Connery
Office Manager
Paulina Villarroel Cruz
Marketing Manager
Marcia Goulter
Project Coordinator, Special Events and Trade Shows
Stephanie Rodriguez
Marketing Associate
Cindy Roberts
Project Accounting Administrator

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