Director of Research at HDR, Dr. Brittin leads an award-winning team of design research thought-leaders with a mandate to make designed environments better for people. Jeri trained as a public health research scientist and has a design and business background encompassing senior-level strategic and client service roles. Her strategic orientation informs her work in the realm of outcome-generating design, and she believes that design, as it defines and shapes our places and spaces, can and should be leveraged to achieve outcomes that matter to people, organizations, and communities. Dr. Brittin’s research portfolio focuses on wellness and behavioral outcomes in healthcare facilities, learning environments, workplaces, as well as community settings. She maintains an active national and international research collaboration network, and serves on the AIA Design and Health Leadership Group, the AIA CAE Research Sub-Committee, the Fitwel Advisory Council, the WELL Movement Advisory, and The Wellbeing Partners Board of Directors.