Leah Holland

About Leah Holland

I am an NCIDQ-certified interior designer & project manager with over 15 years of experience in creating innovative, functional, and sustainable spaces that prioritize the well-being of the people who use them. Specializing in workplace design, I have a proven track record of delivering high-impact design solutions for clients across diverse sectors, including government, corporate, and large-scale commercial projects. My approach to design is rooted in a commitment to sustainability, human wellness, and creative problem-solving. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to bring visionary design concepts to life. Whether it’s optimizing space for productivity, integrating biophilic elements, or ensuring compliance with green building standards, I am passionate about creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also support long-term environmental and human health. In my last role, I worked as a Project Manager with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), where I led workplace design projects across the Pacific Rim Region. I also hold a Master’s degree in Interior Design from Corcoran College of Art + Design and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from The University of Texas. In addition to my professional work, I am deeply committed to community engagement and volunteer as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, helping young girls develop leadership skills through STEM, entrepreneurship, and outdoor activities.

Experience

1. Workplace Specialist

   GSA

   Jul 2015 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Designer, Consultant and Project Manager in GSA\'s Total Workplace Program. Provide customers with expert knowledge of evolving workplace trends. Analyze, develop and implement space plans to improve employee satisfaction, sustainability and utilization while keeping a holistic and integrative approach.

Education

• Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

  Master of Arts - MA

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Creative Problem Solving
• Microsoft Project
• Sketching
• Business Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Autocad
• Sustainability
• Office Administration
• Cad
• Graphic Design
• Indesign
• Space Management
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Space Planning
• Drawing
• Sustainable Design
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Rendering
• Analytical Skills
• Spanish
• Project Management
• Revit
• Project Planning
• Leed
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Interior Architecture
• Illustrator
• Government Contracting
• Interior Design
• Requirements Analysis
• Submittals
• Occupancy Planning
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