As director of the New York City office, Rebecca brings exquisite taste and extraordinary attention to detail to all aspects of project design and management. Serving often as both architect and interior designer, she is lauded for her ability to fully relate the scale of a room to the pieces placed within it, establishing a cohesive design to the architecture and the interiors of a home. Before joining Harrison Design in 2022, she was co-owner of a boutique interiors and architecture studio. Rebecca graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Subsequently, she received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Fine Arts. She is a licensed architect in New York and Rhode Island, and her professional affiliations include membership in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

After receiving his degree in Computer Science at Southern Polytechnic State University, Sam worked as a Technology Systems Manager for over six years before joining Harrison Design 2019 as a consultant. He soon became an integral part of the company, assisting in the move to virtual desktops, which proved pivotal for those working from home during the pandemic. Being approachable is an essential component of Sam’s work ethic. Even the “smallest” issue can significantly impact a user’s day. Sam’s goal is to ensure all of Harrison Design’s employees’ technology needs are met and exceeded so they can perform to the best of their ability.

Cerise’s interest in architecture began at an early age while traveling with her family and drawing the new cities she encountered. As a distinguished cum laude graduate from the University of Southern California with a professional 5-year Bachelor of Architecture Degree, Cerise joined Harrison Design in 2015. She promptly completed her professional licensure in 2018, gaining the title of the youngest licensed architect at Harrison Design Los Angeles. She now serves as a Project Manager and Director of Architecture for the LA office, specializing in residential projects. Outside of work, she serves on the Education Committee for the ICAA and is a member of other groups, including AIA, Women at Work, and Soho House. For Cerise, architecture combines the freedom of design with the rigor and order of mathematics. She strives to find the beauty in everything.

Sandra joined the St. Simons’ office of Harrison Design in 2012 and directs its interior design studio. After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior design in 2011 from Savannah College of Art and Design, she began her professional career with a Savannah interior design firm before relocating to St. Simons to work for Harrison Design. In 2018, she received her master’s degree in interior design from Brenau University, which is based in Gainesville, Ga.. Sandra is a registered interior designer, receiving her NCIDQ certification in 2017.

Carol joined the firm in its Atlanta headquarters in 1998 and has been an integral part of its growth. She has spent her career mastering the art of accounting, first studying in Manhattan, then finishing her accounting degree at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. From accounting to human resources to information technology, Carol appreciates the diversity of her administrative responsibilities. Known for being detail-oriented, systematic and efficient, it is not surprising that Carol’s favorite project as company Controller is preparing the corporate taxes; it is a large, exacting puzzle. That said, she is equally comfortable assisting architects with budgets to negotiating rates with insurance companies on behalf of the staff that has grown four-fold since 1998.

Derek is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Design. He joined Harrison Design in 1999 and now serves as project manager.  Derek’s portfolio of work includes residential, multifamily, retail and hospitality, with projects spanning from Montecito, Calif., to the “Gold Coast” of Long Island, NY.  His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.

William earned his professional architectural degree from the University of Notre Dame, which included a year in their Rome studies program, where he was able to nurture and refine his love of hand drawing and rendering techniques. Before joining Harrison Design in 2018, he worked for many years in San Francisco, specializing in custom traditional design for projects all over the world. William now runs projects ranging in type from high-end residential to institutional to sacred architecture. As a licensed architect and a stickler for classical detailing and principles, William enjoys applying his knowledge to creating a more enduring, functional, and beautiful built environment.

Creativity has been life’s defining factor for Marketing Director Lee Kinsella. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Studio Art in 2000, Lee joined Harrison Design as Office Manager, a title she held for more than 10 years while playing a variety of supporting roles in Marketing. With a practiced eye for detail and an inherent ability to distill the salient points of our work, in 2013, she was named Marketing Director, overseeing advertising, public relations, web and social media presence, coordinating between Harrison Design’s six North American offices. Her passion for client relations and project management has made her an invaluable asset to the firm.

The most intriguing aspect of architecture for Karissa is the balance of endless creativity with a strict set of guidelines. During her studies at Syracuse University, Karissa took part in the study abroad program in Florence, Italy. Here, she began to draw on her childhood travels, experiencing the joy of classical architecture with newly trained eyes. After graduating Cum Laude, she worked in commercial architecture in Boston before settling in Los Angeles and joining Harrison Design in 2016. LEED accredited since 2009; she became a licensed architect in 2019. As Director of Architecture, Karissa takes pride in mentoring younger staff, exposing them to all aspects of the design process.

Leading the landscape architecture studio for the West Coast, Ryan is expert in all aspects of the design process, including innovative concepts and overall project management. He has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a minor in sustainable environments from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Before joining Harrison Design, he worked with firms in San Diego and Tustin, California, and interned with resort planners in Beijing. He is an associate member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and is active with its Cal Poly SLO Chapter.

Serena’s interest in architecture began admiring the historic buildings at Balboa Park in her hometown of San Diego. Following the completion of her master’s degree at the University of Colorado, she joined Harrison Design in 2016 and achieved professional licensure. In her spare time, she instructs courses with the Institute for Classical Architecture & Art and volunteers with the AIA, Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, and other local initiatives. Her favorite part of the job is the endless study of timeless details, and environmental mindfulness found in traditional architecture.

Before becoming Harrison Design’s Director of Human Resources, Teresa skillfully navigated the road map between artistry and numbers for over 15 years as Manager of Accounts Receivable. With over 30 years of experience in accounting and 13 in Human Resources, Teresa’s professional journey began with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University. Some of her duties include compliance, employee relations, benefits, HRIS implementation and health & safety, a pivotal role during the pandemic. Her gracious orientation to new associates makes their first day a secure experience as they begin their tenure with Harrison Design well-informed and ready for work.

Robbie earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. His experience includes work with several firms across the country, including in his hometown of Salisbury, Md.; Aspen, Colo., and Atlanta. In 1999, Robbie joined Harrison Design. His work was honored with a 2007 Shutze Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and he received the Atlanta Urban Design Commission Award of Excellence in 2006.

Joe’s career in landscape architecture has primarily focused on the New York and Atlanta metropolitan areas. Before receiving his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia in Athens, he earned an associate degree in Ornamental Horticulture Landscape Development at Farmingdale State University in Farmingdale, NY. Joe was a project architect for Site Solutions in Atlanta and then relocated to Long Island, New York, where he was employed with several firms specializing in landscape design. His designs are regularly recognized by the Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association’s annual showcase of awards. In 2017 Joe was the recipient of the American Planning Association Los Angeles Award of Excellence for Urban Design, and in 2018 he was on the shortlist for the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial in Newtown, Connecticut.

Daniel joined the Los Angeles office in 2019 after working for more than 10 years in interior design in New York City, including projects in the Hamptons, Palm Springs, Santa Monica and Palm Beach. He received his degree in interior design at Parsons Art and Design in New York. After graduating, he worked for a number of leading Manhattan-based interior design firms, including Christopher Maya, Inc. and Mark Epstein Designs, and was in management with Schumacher before establishing his own practice in NYC in 2015. Daniel’s training in fine art informs his approach to interiors.

With degrees in Interior Design and Architecture, Chris is uniquely qualified for his role with the firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., before receiving his Master of Architecture from the University of Miami, where he spent a semester studying in Rome. After graduation, Chris trained in the firm’s Atlanta office before returning to his home state to join the New York office. Chris is a member of the American Institute of Architects.

Robert joined Harrison Design in 2003 and is the director of the firm’s Modern Studio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Syracuse University in New York. Robert began his career as an intern at TVS Design in Atlanta before working for firms in Princeton, N.J., and Atlanta. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and Rotary Club of Buckhead.