Name: Sandra Soraci, LEED AP, EDAC, NCIDQ Title: Director, Healthcare Strategy & Interior Design Company: DAI - DiGiorgio Associates Inc. Location: 225 Friend Street - Boston, MA Place of birth: Syracuse, NY Family: My husband Ross of 24 years, and daughters Lindsay (23) and Caitlin (19) College: Cazenovia College - Interior Design First job unrelated to your current field: A wedding cake decorator in a bakery First job in current field: HOK - Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We feel that DAI is unique to healthcare when it comes to an architectural firm. As a mid-size firm we originated as a "true" healthcare design firm and have been successfully providing healthcare and senior living design services for 28+ years. Our in-house services of: architecture, interior design and engineering provide our clients with a sole source solution. Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading and gardening Favorite novel: I Know why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou Favorite film: The Notebook Keys to success: Honesty and a passion for what you do If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? I always thought I would own a flower shop and do unique floral arrangements. One experience 20+ years ago in healthcare design paved the path to where I am now.