Nancy Thiel, founder and principal of Thiel Architecture + Design, is a licensed architect and an interior designer. With 20+ years experience working with luminaries in the architecture world, including Michael Graves, Rockwell Group and Robert A.M. Stern, Thiel’s extensive portfolio includes single-family homes and multi-story residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, fitness clubs, offices, schools and shopping centers. She is a member of the AIA, holds NCARB certification and is a LEED accredited professional. She earned her Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is founding board member of Operation Design, a NYC-based not-for-profit organization rooted in the belief that great design creates a better environment for learning.