Approach
I believe libraries are one of the last truly open venues for free exploration and education. I work with clients to create library spaces that foster lifelong learning and discovery, encourage creativity, welcome diversity, build literacy skills, and provide community resources. Through comprehensive consulting services, I am available to assist in several aspects of the project process, specializing in planning and pre-design, training, document preparation, and hiring assistance.
Pre-Design
Setting You Up to Flourish
Pre-design services including preparation of program documents, project assessments, and more, always tailored to your specific project
Training
Teaching You the Skills to Succeed
Options for individuals or groups, in person or virtual, as well as sessions developed based on your targeted needs
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Public speaking at conferences and organizational events
About Early Rain
Early Rain is a consulting firm created specifically for library organizations that are looking to expand, renovate, or enhance their existing spaces and facilities. What sets me apart is formal education and professional experience working as an architectural designer followed by a transition into design and construction project management, and subsequently finding a home in a library system managing a large-scale capital improvements project. Having worked on multiple sides of the table allows me to offer a unique perspective and well-rounded expertise in the library design consulting industry.