Australian born native via Maryland, Chicago, DC and more, moved to New Bern in 1999 and has loved it ever since.  I love the history, the sailing, and good friends, the beautiful town, and the wonderful community. Sun Journal Article about Sarah

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Education

• University of Illinois at Chicago, M Arch program, 1996-1999

• TU Delft, The Netherlands, “High-rise Workshop”, 1998

• Sorbonne, Paris, France “Cours de Civilization Francaise“, 1994-95

• Parsons School of Design, Paris, France “Drawing & Composition”, 1995

• St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD 1990-1994, Bachelor of Arts, Great Books Program

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Professional Credentials/Awards

• Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp. – 2016 to 2018, executive committee

• City of New Bern Board of Adjustment – 2014 to 2018, chair

• RESNET certified Energy Professional – 2011

• Neuse River Community Development Corporation, Inc. – 2011 – 2013

• NC Eastern American Institute of Architects – 2008 – 2011, president 2010

• NC Building Construction License –  #70221 – 2010

• LEED AP Certified – 2008

• New Bern Preservation Foundation – Board Member – 2008-2009

• New Bern – Historic Preservation Commission – Board Member and Chair 2002-2008

• Registered Architect in North Carolina – License #9813 – 2004

• NCARB Certified – 2004

• Member of the American Institute of Architects – 2004

• Carol Phelan award recipient – University of Illinois- 1999

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Work History

• Maune Belangia Faulkenberry Architects – Architect  – 2002 – 2011

• Applegate Architects – Intern Architect – 1999 – 2002

• McClier Corporation – 1997 – 1999

• Greenwald Cassell Design Build – 1995-1996