Before launching On The Move, Sheila was a project manager and designer at two respected Boston-area architecture and interior design firms, where she was involved in a variety of interior design projects including: private residences; condo common areas; college dormitories and libraries; executive offices; large-scale office spaces; corporate cafeterias; houses of worship, and an airport terminal.

Prior to her fulfilling career as an interior designer, Sheila was a Vice President at State Street Bank, where she headed the Real Estate Appraisal Department. Before her tenure at State Street, Sheila was an investment analyst for a real estate syndication firm and a planning consultant at the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Sheila received her design education at Harvard University, the Boston Architectural College, and Suffolk University and is professionally trained as a custom closet and storage designer.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Harvard round out Sheila's educational background.

Sheila is a sought-after speaker on design topics such as staging, color, and small spaces.  She has given presentations at various seminars and conferences and to non-profit organizations and affiliated businesses.  Sheila also writes design advice columns for magazines, newspapers, and websites. She is an active member of the Boston Society of Architects, the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Orchid Society, and the Boston Bluegrass Union.

Sheila's design talent and experience, in conjunction with her financial and real estate expertise, allow her to be creative while being pragmatic. With her business background, Sheila brings organization, planning, cost efficiency, coordination, and professionalism to the table. This unique combination of skills makes Sheila a unique interior designer!