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Susan Whitmer

Principal

Leveraging a vast collection of experiences, we aspire to engage with our clients to listen, collaborate, and lead when asked. Susan Whitmer Studios is focused on the following areas of expertise:

● Accessibility + Inclusive Design
International WELL Building Institute®, WELL Accredited Professional
● Applied Research + Problem Solving

Susan spent the last 15 years of her 30-year tenure at Herman Miller as the research and knowledge lead for global education. Her work involved building a global network of fellow researchers and knowledge leaders in lifelong learning; engaging in and directing primary research on student and faculty lived experiences related to the built environment and the furniture within the environment; and sharing our knowledge in webinars, workshops, and conferences. Susan holds a BFA in Interior Design from Ringling School of Art and Design; a Masters of Business Administration from Brenau University; and a Masters of Science with Distinction in Accessibility and Inclusive Design from the University of Salford in the UK.