Stephanie West
About Stephanie West
Stephanie West is a Project Coordinator and Design Manager at Gensler, where she leads initiatives in sustainable design practices. With a background in both analytical and conceptual thinking, she has worked in various design roles, including as an Interior Designer at the University of Pennsylvania and a Project Manager at Project Expediters Consulting Corp.
Current Role at Gensler
Stephanie West serves as a Project Coordinator and Design Manager at Gensler, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she leads the studio in Design Resilience, emphasizing sustainable design practices. Her responsibilities include managing various projects and ensuring that design solutions align with sustainability goals. She has contributed to the firm’s commitment to innovative and environmentally responsible design.
Previous Experience in Interior Design
Before joining Gensler, Stephanie West worked as an Interior Designer at the University of Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2011. During this 11-month tenure in Philadelphia, she gained practical experience in interior design. Additionally, she completed a six-month internship at the same institution in 2010, which provided her with foundational skills in the field.
Project Management Background
Stephanie West has a solid background in project management, having worked as a Project Manager at Project Expediters Consulting Corp from 2012 to 2016 in Galway, Ireland. Over four years, she developed her project management skills, focusing on coordinating various aspects of design and construction projects. This experience complements her current role at Gensler.
Educational Qualifications
Stephanie West holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Antoinette Westphal College of Media, where she studied design. She also studied at Drexel University, earning another Bachelor of Science degree in Design from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with both analytical and conceptual thinking skills, which enhance her project management capabilities.
Influence of Cultural Background
Raised in Paris, France, Stephanie West's cultural background has significantly influenced her design and artistic abilities. This exposure to diverse design aesthetics and practices informs her approach to sustainable design, which she believes is crucial in her projects.