“The workplace of today is one of continuous transformation. Michelle’s focus on holistic design and her ability to find elegant solutions to multifaceted challenges make her a great partner for workplace clients,” said Lise Newman, Director of SmithGroup’s Workplace Practice.
With more than 25 years of experience, Ray has been involved in several large retail, office, multifamily residential, and hospitality projects. She builds empowered and focused design teams to solve the complex challenges presented by mixed-use projects. Ray is currently leading the design of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Class A office building. Recent project experience includes the Tempe Innovation, Discovery, Education and Art biomedical and technology campus in Tempe, Arizona; and tenant improvements for Becton Dickinson, the first occupant in the Tempe IDEA campus.
“Michelle has successfully led the design and development of complex mixed-use projects in the Southwest, nationally and internationally. Elevating her to set the vision for further growing our workplace studio is a natural progression of her leadership and expertise in this market,” said Brad Woodman, Director of SmithGroup’s Phoenix and Denver offices.
Ray is Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Arizona Kids Build, a student mentoring program aimed at teaching elementary school students how the built environment affects both their well-being and the world. Using a hands-on learning experience, the Arizona Kids Build program has reached over 850 students in Phoenix.
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Ray received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a licensed architect, a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects, and is recognized as a LEED Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.
