Alison grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia in a family of engineers who were always tinkering, building, and creating. Her family’s influence, along with her love of architecture and the arts, led her to pursue a degree in Interior Design. Upon graduating from Georgia State University in 2012, Alison got married and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where she began her interior design career. Alison gained insight and immense exposure into all aspects of the design process while working on commercial workplace and healthcare projects. Alison’s husbands job brought her family to Austin, Texas in 2019 where she continued designing in the fast-paced tech world with an emphasis on sustainability. She is thrilled to now be a part of the EAI team and have the opportunity to collaborate on exciting multi-family projects. Alison continues to gain inspiration through exploring nature and new places with her husband and two young children.

Jessica grew up in Northwest Arkansas and received her BA in interior design from the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas; and has been lucky to call Austin her home for the past 10 years. Jessica has overseen the successful completion of an array of projects with a focus on high-end senior living and multi-family design. She is a passionate designer that values the small details as much as the big picture and is committed to promoting excellence in design and timelessness in every project. At EAI, Jessica draws inspiration and motivation from the people she surrounds herself with. She is driven by the desire to create purposeful spaces and collaborate with her coworkers, clients, consultants, and artisans.

Emily is a Texas native born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and was exposed to a colorful and creative world at a young age. Her mother is a painter and always had her paints and pieces around their home. She would take Chinese brush painting classes and Emily would follow along and paint on the side.

She pursued her B.F.A in Interior Design at The University of North Texas where she then started her career in hospitality design upon graduation. In 2012, she had the opportunity to move to Austin where she joined a local firm and continued her design career. Over the years, she’s gained experience in various markets including, hospitality, high end senior living, government, and commercial design.

Emily enjoys mentoring and utilizes her design sensibilities, strategic thinking and technical skills, and project management experience to guide the design team. She aims to utilize best practices to help EAI deliver custom and bespoke design solutions that are unique to each project and client.

Hailing from the hill country in San Marcos, Texas, Grace is an accomplished interior designer known for her creative details and commitment to sustainability. With a background in commercial office design and senior living design, she brings a wealth of experience to her projects.

Educated at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Colorado, Grace seamlessly blends artistic flair with eco-friendly design practices, crafting spaces that reflect personality and purpose. Inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings, she has a keen eye for incorporating elements from the great outdoors.

Beyond design, Grace finds solace in outdoor pursuits like hiking and mountain biking. Family is at the center of her life, with a curious daughter and a sweet Canadian husband. Grace believes in creating environments that captivate the eye while contributing to a sustainable and harmonious future, leaving an indelible mark on the world of interior design.

Tessa was born in the DC metro area and raised in the west Texas town of El Paso. Being the daughter of a luxury custom home builder, design and architecture were integral parts of her life from a very young age. Tessa had her eyes set on a career in design after years of job site visits, touring beautiful homes, and hours spent watching and reading design television and magazines. Once it became time to apply to college, Interior Design was the obvious choice for a major. Tessa attended Baylor University and earned her degree in Interior Design. While attending college in Waco, Texas, she frequently visited Austin and quickly fell in love with the unique way the outdoors and culture influenced the design community. After completing an internship in high-end residential design in Austin the summer before her senior year, she knew Austin was where she wanted to begin her professional career. Tessa practiced commercial and high-end residential design for several years before entering the multi-family realm. Tessa has a love for eclectic interiors, thoughtful architecture and intentional relationships.

Brooke is a cajun at her roots. She’s from a small town in south Louisiana but had dreams of living a life full of adventure. Her passion for creating beautiful spaces began while studying architecture within the College of Art and Design at Louisiana State University. Her education allowed her to pursue multiple facets within the design profession, leading to her current position at EAI. Brooke’s architectural knowledge base has given her a different outlook on interior design with the ability to rethink concepts through 3D modeling and space planning.

Brooke’s love for art and nature inspires her creativity. She believes the iterative process of making and submersing yourself in the natural environment allows you to become connected to something bigger than yourself. She states, “We design for people. In order to know what makes a person feel safe, warm, and whole in a space, you must go out into the world and find it for yourself before you try to recreate for someone else.

Brighton was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She spent two years in high school living in Geneva, Switzerland immersed in historic design and architecture in her everyday life. Her love of design from a young age inspired her to further her passion and get her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Alabama.

Brighton believes that design is meant to create a space in which the guests feel at home and proactive in the environment they are in. She is thrilled to be a part of the EAI team and use these skills to create and collaborate with each designer. Through her work experience she has learned that intentionality, detail, and communication is key in designing.

Born and raised in the suburbs of North Austin, Preslee excitedly calls the bustling city of Austin home. After taking an Interior Design class in high school, she fell in love with the combination of creativity and problem solving this industry brings. Earning her BS in Interior Design from Baylor University, she found her passion for creating inviting spaces and finding ways to positively impact people who experience the space. Her favorite part of the design process involves space planning and finish selections as it allows for unique design ideas to come to life.

In her free time, Preslee can be found competitively playing board games, going on hikes, and spending time with friends and family. She joined EAI soon after graduating college and is eager to learn more about the field of Interior Design

Noelle was born in the California Bay Area and later moved to Austin where she was raised. Her appreciation for design grew from early memories of driving around looking at San Francisco’s classic architecture and watching Austin’s diverse arts flourish. Noelle started her journey at EAI as an intern while attending Texas State University. Upon graduating in May of 2023 with a degree in Interior Design, she joined EAI as a full-time member. During Noelle’s time here, she has been able to build upon the foundation her education has given her. She has learned the value of creating effortless yet welcoming spaces that invite anyone occupying the environment to feel at ease. She believes that a well-designed space should always enhance the guest’s experience and leave a lasting impression. Noelle has an appreciation for subtle yet thought provoking details, timeless architecture, and innovative ideas.

Melina was born in El Paso TX., and raised in its sister city, Juarez, MX. Growing up in a border town, she learned the importance of appreciating different cultures and lifestyles, acquiring a passion for designing spaces that are inclusive.

She moved to Austin to complete her BFA in Interior Design at the Art Institute and fell in love with the city’s vibrancy and cultural richness. Her background in design began in high-end residential where her mentorship was focused on excellence in design, attention to detail, and client satisfaction. Exploring local design showrooms, she discovered a passion for textiles and furnishings. She then dedicated 7 years to commercial design, working on high-end senior living and multi-family projects, specializing in furnishings design, custom furniture development, specifications & installations.

Drawing inspiration from traveling, Melina believes that visiting different places increases creativity & exposure, allows for new ways of thinking, and enriches her perspective when designing spaces.

Finding joy in the connections made throughout the design process, she enjoys working with vendors, collaborating with clients, learning from experiences, and mentoring her team. Melina is committed to utilizing her unique skillset and thoughtful approach to furnishings design & logistics to all projects, leading with integrity, and growing alongside EAI.

Born and raised in the vibrant landscapes of Central America, she grew up in a family where art, design, and business acumen were deeply valued. Her passion for interior design and procurement developed at a young age, learning from her aunt, an interior architect. With a degree in Business, she has been exposed to many aspects of both the creative and commercial worlds. Specializing in high-end residential projects and FFE procurement, she has honed her skills in sourcing and managing high-quality furnishings and equipment. This blend of artistic heritage and business acumen has shaped her unique approach to procurement. In her free time, Carolina enjoys the great outdoors, spending time with her family and diving into the world of art history. Beyond her hobbies she is dedicated to Autism advocacy.

Born in San Antonio, Aspen spent her early years living in both Canada and the United States. This unique opportunity, and the extent of travel it afforded, allowed her to recognize the unique roles that culture, and geography play in the realm of design and architecture. Inspired, Aspen enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio where in 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Her experience lies primarily in the domains of commercial and high-end residential design.Aspen is enthusiastic about her career and strives to provide quality work in all facets of the Interior Design arena. Her passion stems from exploring and appreciating the details, emotion, and history that each unique space evokes and collaborating with the design team and clients to achieve the desired goals.

Megan was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Throughout her life, Megan showed a great appreciation for design and looked to include her passion in her everyday life. In 2016, Megan moved to Austin, Texas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations at The University of Texas. After completing her bachelor’s degree, Megan stayed at UT to pursue a Master of Science in Marketing to start her career in the Market Research space. Although Megan was studying in the Business school, she continued to be drawn toward design. This pull led her to take a few Interior Design classes in the Architecture school at UT just for fun!

While Megan enjoyed her time in the corporate Market Research space, the draw toward design continued which ultimately led her to EAI. As a Procurement Assistant, Megan can combine her learned skills from Business School and her passion for design in a position where both are equally imperative for the success of the business.

Olivia was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas. She earned her degree in Communication Studies from Texas State University. With the majority of her career dedicated to the recruiting/people operations space, she is currently leveraging her expertise to support Ellie and the EAI team in achieving their goals. She finds lots of joy being surrounded by the creatives here at EAI. Her core values align with those of EAI and she is committed to making the interior design experience welcoming for all!

Andrea grew up in Fort Worth, raised her family in Flower Mound, and recently moved to the greater Austin area.   Upon graduating from Texas Christian University as an Accounting major, Andrea earned her license as a Certified Public Accountant and began her career in public accounting, consulting, and corporate finance in the DFW area.   After obtaining her MBA from TCU, she transitioned into financial leadership roles within the non-profit sector, as well as the financial technology space, where she worked as a Project Manager and Merger & Acquisitions specialist.

Andrea admires the passion and design talents of the EAI team and loves assisting them reach their goals. In her free time, Andrea’s favorite things to do are spend time with her husband, 2 sons, 3 dogs & 1 cat, as well as working on their recently obtained 1910 farmhouse in Granger.