Life is inspiration. Whether it is her son, a rural landscape on a roadtrip to Eastern Oregon, or a trip to Las Vegas for the HD Expo, life experiences inspire Stephany Taddeo, a LEED Accredited Professional originally from Colorado.
Stephany spent the first 30 years of her life in Colorado and learned to appreciate the environment at a very young age. Through camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, and many other activities she enjoyed life in the outdoors in the 300+ days of sunshine that Colorado had to offer. This love for the environment led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. After graduation she worked at Xerox as a Sales Representative, but found herself wanting to do something more creative.
Stephany went back to school and received an Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. At the time, green and sustainable design was just beginning to be taught in some classes and Stephany decided it would be a wonderful way to apply her prior education in environmental studies to interior design. While in school she became involved in the Student Chapter of ASID and was the Student Representative to the Board of the Colorado Chapter of ASID.
After graduation Stephany worked for a commercial furniture dealership on various projects throughout the state of Colorado. She also became involved in the Colorado Chapter of the USGBC (US Green Building Council). In August of 2004, Stephany became a LEED Accredited Professional.
Her passion for green and sustainable design led her to make a move to Oregon in January of 2006 with her husband, three black labs and two cats. Since she has been in Oregon she has worked on various hospitality projects and high end residences throughout the Northwest. Stephany also continues her involvement with ASID as a member of the Oregon Chapter of ASID.
