4x Winners: Emerging Professional Friendly Firm!

We are thrilled to announce that AIA New England has identified Lavallee Brensinger as an Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly Firm for a fourth consecutive year! This distinction recognizes that a firm has created a nurturing environment that offers professional development opportunities for emerging professionals (professionals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after completion of their academic studies).

The Lavallee Brensinger Impact

Lavallee Brensinger encourages and uplifts team members throughout the entirety of the certification process. With an immense passion for supporting individual growth, the firm has organized an in-house Emerging Professionals group that meets on a regular basis. This collaborative atmosphere offers a space for individuals to find community when discussing the path to licensure and aids in the challenges that accompany being an emerging professional. This established time harbors insightful conversations and provides associates with the necessary resources to successfully complete their certification.

Rachael Gaydos is an emerging professional and spoke about her experience with the firm. Prior to accepting a full-time position as a project designer, she worked with the company as a student intern. “I knew that the people at Lavallee Brensinger always valued my effort in my work and encouraged me to grow my career in healthcare design,” recalled Gaydos. “Being matched with mentors as an emerging professional and having firm-provided study resources for licensure are contributing components to my early career growth and success.”

At Lavallee Brensinger we believe that professional development is continuous. In addition to supporting emerging professionals, we encourage team members to be lifelong learners at any stage in their careers. Congratulations to Emmaly Pense for earning her Evidence-Based Design Accreditation (EDAC), and to Brooke DeYoung, Courtney Carrier, Dylan Brown, Rachael Gaydos and Sarah Reardon for completing their Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

We recognize the scale of these accomplishments and are so lucky to have such talented people on our team!

Emmaly Pense, NCIDQ, Interior Designer

Emmaly is a creative and passionate interior designer who is dedicated to producing high-quality and innovative work. She works to develop solutions and strategies that will have the highest impact for all involved. Her focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness demonstrates her commitment to economically feasible and socially responsible designs.

Brooke DeYoung, Project Designer 

Brooke is a highly skilled project designer with several years of working experience. She is passionate about designing dynamic spaces that emphasize aesthetics, incorporate cutting-edge technology, and use sustainable materials. Brooke focuses on understanding specific project goals and objectives and maintains an open-minded approach to explore all outcomes.

Courtney Carrier, AIA, Project Designer 

Courtney is a valuable member of the civic, higher education, and senior living design teams. Courtney uses her strong communication skills to translate the wants and needs of clients into clever solutions. She is open-minded and interested in observing all possible design outcomes. Courtney’s work ethic and willingness to collaborate are appreciated by colleagues.

Dylan Brown, Project Architect

Dylan is a designer with a broad range of experience across various project types. He specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), which is becoming increasingly important in the field of architecture. Dylan is highly regarded for his technical modeling skills and critical attention to detail. He has a thorough understanding of the BIM process and recognizes it’s importance in creating accurate and detailed designs.

Rachael Gaydos, Project Designer 

After completing two internships with the firm, Rachael has quickly become a valued member of the healthcare studio. Rachael is equipped to design spaces that are aesthetically appealing, functional, and safe. She is experienced in outpatient projects and has a deep understanding of the unique requirements of healthcare spaces.

Sarah Reardon, Project Designer 

Sarah finds incentivize in the need to create attractive, functional spaces for the communities they serve. She approaches every project with enthusiasm and always facilitates a wonderful client experience.