With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare design, Dorris serves as the firms’ Technical Enclosure Director focusing on exterior design. A truly dynamic professional and an effective communicator across diverse stakeholder groups, her skillset seamlessly blends aesthetic design, technical detailing, and project management. Drawing on her passion for improving the lives of people and the environment, she serves to bridge aesthetic and technical considerations, enhance quality control, and push the envelope with fresh and sustainable solutions that improve our healthcare projects inside and out.
Dorris holds her Bachelor in Architectural Studies from the University of Washington. She is a registered architect, a LEED Accredited Professional, a WELL Accredited Professional and has earned her accreditation and certification in Evidence Based Design from the Center for Health Design. In 2024, she was honored with the Rising Star Award from Healthcare Design Magazine and participated in the AIA DC Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program.