Portsmouth, NH Lizz Melbourne  has returned to JSA Inc., an architecture, planning, and interior design firm. Melbourne has spent the last 13 months with her family near Groton, Conn. while her partner was on assignment.

Melbourne, who was with the firm for nearly five years before her return and completed work in JSA’s educational, senior living, and housing studios, commented on the new office space that was fit-out in her absence. “The new space is really impressive and I’m fortunate to be back in such an inspiring setting,” said Melbourne.

“We’re very excited to welcome Lizz back at JSA,” said North Sturtevant, CEO of the firm, “her enthusiasm and skill are great assets to our firm and we are very happy she chose to return to us.”

Founded in 1980, JSA Inc. is an architecture, planning and interior design firm. JSA specializes in senior living, education, healthcare, housing, and hospitality environments. Some of the firm’s most recent New England clients include Epoch Senior Living, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and University of Connecticut.