Dolan began her career as a space analyst, grounding her approach to architecture in thoughtful space planning. She sees it as the cornerstone of every project.

“Planning should help clients imagine a new future and make grounded, data-informed decisions about their initial priorities,” Dolan said. “My approach challenges assumptions about existing capacity and sees under-used spaces as opportunities for reinvention.”

Skilled at connecting big-picture ideas to key details, Dolan helps institutions discover the pieces that tell their story and guide their future. She believes early, deep engagement always pays dividends and emphasizes DLR Group’s role in amplifying different perspectives while building trust and support.

“Dolan’s expertise will help institutions achieve their goals within realistic budgets, amplifying diverse perspectives and building strong relationships,” Rothenberger said.

See a deeper look at DLR Group’s Higher Education design work here.