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Ellen Taylor, AIA, MBA, EDAC

Research Consultant

Ellen Taylor brings more than 20 years experience in the areas of architecture, research and business to The Center's research team. An MBA, a registered architect, and member of the AIA, her most recent work has been with The Center and focuses on the use of evidence based design through the Pebble Project, the Annual Design Research Awareness Survey, and projects with agencies such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). With experience on both the Owner's and Consulting sides of the table, Ellen has been responsible for large-scale program management, capital planning, service standards planning, brand management, developing and conducting design research for the built environment, and extensive cross-departmental coordination.
 
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning and Global Executive MBAs from Columbia University in New York and the London Business School in the United Kingdom. She has also completed PhD level coursework in multivariate analysis. She serves on the Environmental Standards Council for the Center for Health Design and the Evidence Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Advisory Council.