People
- Adam James, AIA, NCARB
- Aleesha Jones
- Alex Kircher, RA, WELL AP
- Allen Clark
- America Toledo, NCIDQ, RID, LEED GA
- Amy Hart
- Angie Senko, RA, LEED AP BD+C
- Anna Dick
- Ashley Kanyuh
- Avery Mortakis, Associate IIDA
- Bill Ledger, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSGB
- Bob Sanderson, RRC, REWC
- Bobby Beuchel, RA
- Brandon Ullom
- Brian Andrews
- Brian Cruz
- Cally Williamson RID, NCIDQ
- Camden Reece
- Cameron Barton
- Cassidy Smith
- Cathy Waggoner, ASID
- Chris Stine, AIA
- Christopher Cooper
- Cooper Hill
- Craig Scully PE, LEED AP
- Darius White, CAPM
- David West, RA
- Daymon Marlowe
- Derek Stahl, AIA, NCARB
- Emerson Corbin
- Emily Larason, IIDA
- Eric Till, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
- Grace Graber Lehmann, AIA, NCARB
- Greg Estes, RA
- Hannah Arthur, RA, RID, LEED GA, WELL AP
- Hannah Ruppert
- Itzel Muñoz
- Janey Koelbl, RA, AIA, NCARB
- Jared Monce, AIA
- Jason Baker, PE, LEED AP
- Jeremiah Hatfield, AIA, LEED AP
- Jesse Blevins, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA
- Jesse Campbell
- Jessica Detweiler, AIA, ACHA, NCARB
- Jessica Rossow, RID, NCIDQ
- Jodi Voirol
- John Michael Petrie
- Jordan Backer, PE
- Jordan Keil
- Katie Briner, AIGA DL
- Keirsten Baumgartner
- Kelli Warner
- Kelly Shields, LEED AP
- Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD
- Kent Bauman, AIA, LEED AP
- Kevin Scully, AIA, NCARB
- Laura Zolcak
- Laurie McCartin
- Leah Docea
- Leigh Groninger
- Logan Johnson
- Margaret Ryan
- Matt Elliott, AIA
- Matthew Smith, PE
- Megan Hodge
- Megan Yoder, RA, EDAC
- Mike Grutsch, RA
- Mike Niezer, RA
- Misty James
- Molly Schultz, RA
- Monika Medonaite, RID, NCIDQ
- Natalie Patka
- Nathan Woods, AIA, NCARB
- Nicholas Biegel
- Olivia Yourdon
- Pankaj Nath Joy, AIA
- Pat Steffen, RA
- Phillip Oprie, PE
- Quinn O’Heeney, PE
- Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP
- Rebecca Martin, RA
- Rebecca Welch, SHRM-CP
- Rich Busfield
- Ron Dick, AIA, LEED AP
- Ryan Birkey, RA
- Shalina Gupta, PE
- Steve Staley
- Tanzim Rachana, AIA
- Tayler Myers
- Taylor Tropp, Assoc. AIA
- Thad Berkes
- Thomas Harber
- Tim Terman, RA, NCARB
- TJ Jones
- Todd Goodwin
- Yogen Solanki, Assoc. AIA
Our Team
Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP
Senior Architect,
“Great work happens when people feel supported, aligned, and connected to a shared purpose.”
Rachel has been a cornerstone of Design Collaborative for many years, bringing experience, clarity, and a people-first mindset to every project she leads. Her steady presence and thoughtful approach have made her a trusted leader, known for guiding teams through complex, multi-disciplinary work with confidence and care. She excels at bringing people together, aligning clients, consultants, and teammates around a shared vision while keeping projects organized and on track. Rachel’s leadership is rooted in communication, collaboration, and a deep understanding of what it takes to move a project forward successfully.
Respected for both her strategic thinking and genuine approach, Rachel builds strong relationships and creates environments where teams feel supported and empowered to do their best work. For her, success isn’t just about delivering a project; it’s about creating something meaningful alongside people who feel valued every step of the way.
Areas of Expertise
Memberships
- Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne
- Redemption House Board Member
Honors
- 2025, AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Award Citation Award for New Construction (Construction cost less than $5 million) - Rush Memorial Hospital Milroy Clinic
- 2025, AIA Fort Wayne Design Awards Community Impact Award - Harvester Neighborhood Bus Shelter
- 2024, Our Way of Working Award – Put People First
- 2023, Leadership Fort Wayne Graduate
- 2023, AIA Fort Wayne Merit Award New Construction Project Greater than $5M - St. Rita’s Graduate Medical Education Center
- 2021, Urban Land Institute Americas Awards for Excellence - Riverfront Development
- 2020, American Engineering Council Award - Riverfront Development
- 2020, ASLA Central States Award of Excellence - Riverfront Development
- 2020, ASLA IL Merit Award - Riverfront Development
- 2020, Fast Company 2020 Innovation by Design - Riverfront Development
- 2016, Greater FW Business Weekly - Millennials Making a Difference
- 2023, AIA Fort Wayne Merit Award New Construction Project Greater than $5M - St. Rita’s Graduate Medical Education Center
Registrations
- Registered Architect: Indiana
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)