
Meet Michelle
studio principal | lead designer
Michelle (she/her) has been in the DC metro area design industry for almost a decade, focusing on multi-family and hospitality, both new construction and renovation.
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Michelle is a well rounded designer who brings her formidable force of talent to every aspect of the design process. Her talents span the gamut of the design process including conceptual design, schematic design, construction documentation, finish and fabric selection, FF&E specifications and budgets, lighting, furniture design and construction administration. Michelle believes design is in the details and works with speed and accuracy to coordinate drawings that accurately reflect design intents while creating timely deliverables.
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She gained experience with a wide variety of design roles - including Revit Manager, where she led teamwide training classes (in person and virtual), provided Revit Tech Support, created a company Revit Manual, refined/created the project Revit templates, and created Revit best practices. This is invaluable experience that she can bring to your team and firm. In addition, she was a senior designer, who completed several large scale projects from start to completion. This invaluable experience can assist your team and firm.
Being a part of the design community and paying it forward is very important to Michelle. She is proud to be entering her fifth year on the NEWH DC Metro Chapter Board as VP of Development. She previously held the position of Secretary for one year and Marketing Director for three years where she developed marketing campaigns, communication reach outs and increased social media engagement.
Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Interior Design. She resides in Alexandria, VA.
Michelle's Portfolio + Resume

Meet Sara
senior interior designer
Sara Streeter (she/her) is thrilled to join MICHE.studio as a Senior Interior Designer. She has 10 years of experience designing with firms such as HOK, R.D. Jones + Associates, Hartman Design Group, and Streetsense. Sara has worked on a wide variety of projects, from corporate spaces, federal and local government offices, and luxury multifamily new-builds and renovations. She holds an MFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University (2009) and a BA from the University of Delaware (2005). Sara lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her husband and children, Lily (5) and Nico (1).
She is endlessly curious about the world and tries to live by the values of Sesame Street: smarter, stronger, kinder.

Meet Valeria
junior designer
Born and raised in Mexico, Valeria (she/her) brings an international perspective to her work in interior design. Set to graduate from Marymount University in December 2024 with a degree in Interior Architecture + Design, she is passionate about hospitality design and eager to contribute her ideas and technical expertise at MICHE.studio. With strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning, Valeria is ready to embrace new challenges in the interior design field.

Meet Rutha
junior designer
Rutha is excited to join MICHE.studio as a Junior Interior Designer. In May of 2025 she graduated with a Batchelor’s of Arts in Interior Architecture + Design, with a minor in Studio Art. She developed a strong eye for detail in her many years in the Pharmaceutical Industry. With her education and work experience she has a strong foundation in spatial planning, design theory, and a commitment for creating thoughtful, functional, and aesthetically compelling spaces. Rutha is dedicated to delivering high-quality design solutions, and is excited to make a real difference in how people experience their environments.
MICHE.studio is proud to be a sponsor of the NEWH DC Metro Chapter for 2024. Join us in supporting our local chapter by donating, sponsoring, and becoming a member today!
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