The Living In Place Institute (LIPI), the educational organization behind the Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP) program, is pleased to announce the individuals named as the first LIPI Ambassadors. These Ambassadors comprise thirty-four leading industry professionals in the areas of kitchen and bath design, occupational therapy and real estate. All have completed the necessary training to be a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) and many were among the first to receive the internationally recognized certification. Each Ambassador was selected because of their commitment to educate others about the vital need to design, build and remodel homes to meet the needs of all individuals regardless of their age or ability.
According to the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, of the more than 127 million homes in the United States, less than 0.9 percent feature the basic design elements and products for Living In Place including zero-step entrances to the home, single floor living, wide hallways and doors, lever handles on faucets and doors and electrical outlets/switches and other controls that are accessible from a wheelchair.
“We are honored to be working with this group and are grateful to have them share our vision,” said Louie Delaware and Erik Listou, co-founders, Living In Place Institute. “Each has a unique area of expertise, but at their core they all stand for the same principles we share at LIPI – To improve accessibility, comfort and safety in all homes. Together, we can transform the homes and lives of hundreds of millions of people.”
Living In Place Ambassadors
- S. Robert August, CLIPP, Founder and President, North Star Synergies, Inc.
- Jennifer Bertrand, AKBD, CLIPP, Principal, Jennifer Bertrand Design
- Dr. Monique Chabot OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia University
- Karl Champley, AKBD, CLIPP, President, KDLA, Inc.
- Dawn DeLuca, AKBD, CLIPP, Principal, Dawn DeLuca on Design
- LaDonna Ericksen, CLIPP, Principal, Interiors By Design
- Vicki Flores, Allied ASID, CLIPP, CEO, Studio Designs for Life
- Judy Kay Frieder, CEAC, CSA, ECHMP, CLIPP
- Adam Gibson, CMKBD, CLIPP, Owner, Adam Gibson Design
- Katya Waff Grisaffi, CLIPP, Principal, Dwell Design Studio
- Geniene Haack, CLIPP, Administrator, Homestyle Builder
- Peter Haack, CLIPP, Owner, Homestyle Builder
- Pamela Isetts, CLIPP, VP Business Development, Isetts Consulting
- Linda Kafka, CLIPP, CAPS, Founder Living In Place Network
- Mary Fisher Knott, Allied ASID, CLIPP, Owner, Mary Fisher Designs
- Doug Lugar, CKBD, CLIPP, Project Consultant – Nicholson Builders
- Barbara Martorelli, AKBD, Allied ASID, CLIPP, Principal Designer at Vesta Kitchen & Bath Consulting
- Molly McCabe, AKBD, CLIPP, CGP, Principal, A Kitchen That Works
- Anthony Obedoza, CLIPP, Lead Designer, Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors & Design
- Tiffany Pajak, OTR/L, CLIPP, Owner, Adapted Spaces
- Natalia Pierce, AKBD, CLIPP, Principal, Detail By Design
- Dani Polidor, CKD, CBD, CLIPP, CAPS, Owner, Suite Artistry
- Andrew Rivera, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Huntington University
- Toni Sabatino, AKBD, CLIPP, Founder, Toni Sabatino Style
- Debra Sanders, CLIPP, RN, MAM, Owner, DsDesign, Inc
- Julie Schuster, CLIPP, Principal, Julie Schuster Design Studio
- Amy Shayne, AKBD, CLIPP, Lowes Home Improvement
- Maria Stapperfenne, CMKBD, CLIPP, Division Manager, Tewksbury Kitchens & Baths
- Amanda Varga, BSW, CLIPP, CSA, Owner, CareTreks
- Erin Ware, CKD, CLIPP, Owner, Wild Wood Cabinetry & Design
- Mary Wisman, CMKBD, CLIPP, Founder, Mary Wisman Design & Consultation
- Lisa Wood, CLIPP, Founder, Madera Vine Design
- Nancy Young, CKBD, CLIPP, Principal, Nancy Young Designs
- Alan Zielinski, CKD, CLIPP, President and CEO, Better Kitchens, Inc.
LIPI Ambassadors are advocates for the Living In Place philosophy, raising awareness and understanding about LIPI principles and protocols, and the value of working with Certified Living in Place Professionals. Each will serve a two-year term and participate in numerous educational and speaking opportunities throughout the country on behalf of LIPI.
