Ashley McGraw Architects will present at the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (N4C) Virtual Professional Institute on October 9, 2026, from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Mike Lindstrom, Principal; Liz Hall, Associate Principal; and Amy Wolfson will present Designing to Support Teacher Well-Being & Reduce Turnover, exploring how the physical environment can influence teacher well-being, workplace satisfaction, and staff retention in early childhood education settings.

Ashley McGraw Architects sponsored and attended the Head Start East: LIVE Syracuse, held September 23–25, 2026, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The conference brought together Head Start teachers, educators, and directors to connect, share knowledge, and explore opportunities to support early childhood education.

A Place for Possible. On September 22, we’re introducing a new visual identity for Ashley McGraw. Our new logo reflects an evolution—not a departure from who we are, but a clearer expression of where we’re headed. Here to build what matters. Here for what’s possible. Ashley McGraw. A Place for Possible.

Susanne Angarano (CID, IIDA, ASID, NCIDQ, NCARB, AIA, ALEP, WELL AP, MCPPO), Principal, is co-presenting with Eric Nichols, Director of Facilities and Operations for the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, on September 21, 2026, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. at the ERAPPA 2026 Annual Conference.

Ashley McGraw Architects attended the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles, California.

Ashley McGraw Architects welcomes Brooke Scott-Whitcomb back to the firm as a Project Accountant. Brooke previously worked with Ashley McGraw from 2008 to 2010 as an Accounting Assistant, and returns with expanded financial management and leadership experience, along with an existing familiarity with the firm and its project-based accounting processes.

Ashley McGraw Architects has been ranked #36 among the Top 160 K–12 School Architecture Firms for 2026 in Building Design + Construction’s annual Giants 400 Report.

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrates Amy Wolfson’s achievement in becoming a licensed landscape architect in Massachusetts after successfully passing the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) and completing all licensure requirements.

Ashley McGraw Architects welcomes Blair Benson-D’Alesandro to the firm as a Project Architect supporting our K-12 studio. Benson-D’Alesandro brings nine years of experience across institutional, healthcare, adaptive reuse, commercial, and residential projects. Her multidisciplinary background brings a thoughtful and technically informed perspective to Ashley McGraw Architects’ K-12 practice.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Matt Flament as an Associate Principal supporting the firm’s Housing studio. Flament brings extensive experience in multi-family residential and affordable housing projects, including large-scale, multi-phase developments and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Courtney Reinhart as Project Administrator. Reinhart brings extensive experience in administration, customer service, banking, legal services, and office management to the firm. In her role, she supports internal project coordination, client communication, and administrative operations across project teams.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Meg Murad as a Project Manager. Meg brings over 15 years of professional experience in architecture and project management. She previously served as Capital Program Manager for the State University of New York at System Administration, overseeing long-term planning, design, and construction projects.

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that Mike Lindstrom, Principal; Joanne Hiromura, Principal; Toni Marcoux, Associate Principal; and Amy Wolfson, Landscape Designer presented at the Building Stronger Centers training program, hosted by Children’s Investment Fund from May 18-21, 2026.

Ashley McGraw Architects was proud to return as a sponsor of the 2026 World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education, held April 14–17 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For us, the World Forum was more than a conference, it's a homecoming, a global family reunion, and a reminder of why this work matters so deeply.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Hema Devalla as an Interior Designer. Based in the Syracuse office, Devalla will support the firm’s K-12 studio, contributing to projects across New York State.

Ashley McGraw Architects welcomes Alessia Randazzo as a Senior Designer. Based in our Buffalo office, Randazzo will contribute to our firm’s growing housing studio, supporting an expanding portfolio of projects across New York State. Randazzo has experience navigating Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) processes and guidelines, positioning her to effectively support the delivery of high-quality housing projects across New York State.

Ashley McGraw Architects attended the 54th Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC), on March 18-21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The conference offered a unique opportunity for leaders from campus children's centers across the country to exchange insights, best practices, and innovative strategies aimed at meeting the changing needs of children, families, and the early childhood workforce within higher education. 

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that Gretchen Craig has passed her Architectural Registration Exam and completed the requirements to become a licensed architect in New York State. With Craig’s licensure, our firm now includes 31 licensed architects across our offices in Syracuse, Buffalo, Boston, and Washington, DC.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Madeline McIntyre to the firm’s Interior Design team. Madeline brings several years of experience designing and documenting environments across K–12, higher education, municipal, and commercial sectors. She has contributed to numerous K–12 renovation and modernization projects, developing interior concepts, finish standards, and furniture solutions that balance creativity with long-term performance and durability.

Sara Berg, Associate Principal; Roxanne Button, Associate Principal; and Madeline Silva, Interior Designer, presented “AI in Higher Education - A Vision of a Changing Landscape" alongside David Furney, Dean of Health & Technology at Onondaga Community College, at the NYAPPA Winter 2026 Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY. on February 4.