HED welcomes Melinda Monson to the firm as Business Development Manager for the Higher Education and Pre-K-12 Sectors in the Los Angeles office, bringing expertise in strategy and project development in Southern California real estate. In this role, Melinda will collaborate with leadership and national and local design teams to develop and execute effective strategies for solving client challenges in education. Her industry network, knowledge of strategic facilities experiences, and focus on client needs will complement the seasoned team she is joining at HED.

Prior to joining HED, Melinda served as Account Executive, Business Development and Marketing, with tk1sc/WSP, where she led account relationships within the education, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors; and as a Creative Studio and Show Quality Producer with Walt Disney Imagineering for The Walt Disney Company, where she was responsible for establishing and nurturing client relationships and strategic partnerships creating branded, experiential spaces for all ages.

Melinda’s passion for client service and strategic insight will be integral to HED’s effectiveness toward its mission: Advancing Your World, through the Positive Impact of design, our teams create responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions for our clients, the community, and the world.