IALD Board of Directors, President-Elect
Andrea Hartranft, FIALD | Hartranft Lighting Design, LLC | Charlotte, NC USA
As principal of Hartranft Lighting Design, Andrea offers expertise gained from more than 1,500 commercial, institutional and industrial projects, including high-end public spaces, energy-efficient workplaces, and cost-driven renovations. Her projects have received international lighting design awards from the IALD and the IES, as well as AIA awards at the regional and national level. She most recently served on the IALD Board of Directors and is a past President of the IALD Education Trust. She has also served as past Chair of the IALD Awards Committee and the IES Progress Report Committee.
 
A huge contributor to lighting education, Andrea developed and taught Lighting Fundamentals and Advanced Lighting Design courses at the Corcoran College of Art and Design from 2006 until 2013. She was a workshop head for Lights in Alingsås 2015 and Luci In Riviera 2017. She has also presented on lighting for Enlighten Americas/Europe and Asia. She is Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council of Qualifications for Lighting Practitioners (NCQLP).
 
IALD Board of Directors, Treasurer
Brandon Thrasher, Associate IALD | HLB Lighting Design | San Francisco, CA USA
 
IALD Board of Directors, Directors At Large
Susanna Antico, IALD | Susanna Antico Lighting Design | Milan, Italy
Jered Widmer, IALD | The Lighting Practice | Philadelphia, PA USA
Brian Stacy, IALD | Arup Lighting | New York, NY USA
 
The IALD Membership Committee determines acceptance or rejection of any applicant to voting/non-voting grades of membership based on its own judgment and using the IALD Membership Criteria and Guidelines Document for guidance.
 
IALD Membership Committee, Committee Members
Ronald Kurtz, IALD | Dark Light Design | St. Louis, MO USA
Teal Brogden, IALD | Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design, Inc. | Culver City, CA USA

Leanna is well- versed in technical applications, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite. She has a strong attention to detail, and strongly believes in the psychology of design and how it affects our environments. She understands the value and impact of lighting and good design.  Leanna is learning the basics of lighting design and gaining calculation proficiency in AGi32 to aid in the design process. ​

Shoshanna has worked in sales and manufacturing as well as having been privileged to work with some of New York’s oldest and most respected lighting design firms. Her multifaceted career has taught her to envision bold solutions to clients’ needs and to move those solutions forward to realization. 

Currently serving as the President-Elect of the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), Shoshanna is also an active member of the Lighting Controls Technical Committee which develops nationally recognized standards for lighting control. 

She is a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and is among the first professionals in the world to earn the certification, CLD, having demonstrated mastery in seven domains of lighting design as established by the CLD Global organization and the IALD. ​

Education 
BA in Theatre Indiana University Bloomington 
MFA in Theatre (Lighting Design) University of Wisconsin – Madison 

Affiliations 
Certified Lighting Designer (CLD)
International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
LEED AP BD+C

(New York, NY 2022) – Catherine Leskowat, WELL AP, has earned the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL APTM) credential through the International WELL Building InstituteTM (IWBITM).

The WELL AP credential signifies advanced knowledge of health and well-being in the built environment and specialization in the WELL Building StandardTM (WELL). 

WELL APs have successfully passed the WELL AP exam, an assessment based on the expertise of leading practitioners in the field of design, health and wellness in the built environment. Developed using Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) rigorous test development best practices, the WELL AP exam is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge and proficiency in building wellness and the principles, practices and applications of the WELL Building Standard. The WELL AP Exam was launched in 2019 and was complemented by a comprehensive educational program.

The WELL Building Standard focuses exclusively on the health and wellness of the people in buildings. WELL is an evidence and performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring features that impact human health and well-being in the built environment, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.

To learn more about the WELL Building Standard and the WELL AP, visit www.wellcertified.com. 

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“I am very excited by this opportunity to work alongside Andrea Hartranft in leading our talented team in its continued success. I’m so proud to be a part of the lighting design presence Andrea has built and look forward to contributing to our firm’s future,” said Ziegenbein.  

Said Founder and Managing Principal Andrea Hartranft, “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Paula as a Principal of Hartranft Lighting Design. She is a leading voice in the lighting community.  Her drive, work ethic and boundless creativity are valued within our firm, and by our clients. Each day, Paula is focused on adding value with lighting solutions for clients, and leads by example."

About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte, Boston and Washington, DC.

About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte, Boston and Washington, DC.

This international retailer was melding the worlds of street, skate and fashion long before it was commonplace, tracing a line from product inception to a unique retail experience. The new Boston location’s challenge: a narrow 3-1/2 story footprint, landmark requirements & stringent energy codes. The design solution combines ethereal, thoughtfully integrated, striking lighting elements to mirror the brand’s bold identity, a standout amid neighboring high-end retailers.   

Beautifully navigating floor plan constraints, the 2-story entry space, luminously enhanced by LED backlighted ceiling clouds, creates a sense of spaciousness and daylight transition. The monumental stone staircase, reflective glass/zinc box and floating neon store logo provide a dominant visual element on all floors. A custom output, LED slot assembly pierces the top of the box; precisely designed to ensure even illuminance on the stairs while not overwhelming the upper-level floor.  

Energy code compliance is further aided by networked lighting controls with automated daylight dimming and the capacity to deeply dim ambient levels for special events, like DJ nights.

Architect:  Bergmeyer

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About the IES Illumination Awards
The IES Illumination Awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum, representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is entirely based on how well the lighting design meets the program criteria. The Illumination Awards program is not a competition. ​

About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte NC, Boston MA and Washington DC.

RIO Lakefront’s expansive shopping center redevelopment required multiple phases, all with aggressive schedules. Areas included: expanding the boardwalk, a performance stage, a greenspace overlooking the lake front, enhanced exterior hospitality spaces, color change façade lighting the RIO entertainment building, and a redesigned pedestrian bridge.

Legacy-sourced luminaires were replaced with LED, beating code by 70%. Dark Sky compliant luminaires along the boardwalk provide comfort optics limiting glare and contributing to the outdoor ambiance.

Restrictive mounting locations for the RIO entertainment building façade lighting required extensive studies and numerous calculations to achieve an evenly illuminated façade with RGBW color change. A mere four pole locations utilizing a specialized bracket allowed for multiple flood lights per pole, and met the client’s directive to minimize pole quantity.

Hartranft Lighting Design achieved their goal of enriching guest experiences by enlivening and drawing attention to the lake front. Guests now enjoy meeting friends for live music, strolling along the boardwalk and gathering in outdoor ‘living rooms’ in this beautifully illuminated, safe, and inviting outdoor venue.

Landscape Architect: Land Design, Inc.

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About the IES Illumination Awards
The IES Illumination Awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum, representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is entirely based on how well the lighting design meets the program criteria. The Illumination Awards program is not a competition.

About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte NC, Boston MA and Washington DC.

In close collaboration with OTJ Architects, Hartranft Lighting Design helped achieve an energizing lighting scheme for Booz Allen Hamilton’s new office space. 

This idea of the ‘magical moment of connection’ was literally translated into the lighting design with dynamically placed linear lighting throughout the office that intersects and ‘connects’ the open office to the circulation and collaboration spaces. 

Even illumination of the open office task areas was a high priority to the client, which proved challenging due to the unique lighting layout.

After carefully studying the layouts, utilizing batwing optics, and adding a perimeter layer of light – appropriate, even, and comfortable lighting levels were achieved without sacrificing the overall design aesthetic.

The client is thrilled with their new offices and happy to present a progressive and visionary image to their clients.

Architect: OTJ Architects

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About the IES Illumination Awards
The IES Illumination Awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum, representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is entirely based on how well the lighting design meets the program criteria. The Illumination Awards program is not a competition.

About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte NC, Boston MA and Washington DC.