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Erin Sharp-Newton, M. Arch, is a design professional operating at the intersection of mental health and the built environment. As a subject matter expert, she provides insight into how architecture, healthcare, and social design converge to impact human well-being. Her leadership roles include serving as the Director of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH), Chair for the AIA NJ Women in Architecture Committee, and an Adjunct Professor at Kean University. She was the 2024 President of AIA Central NJ, and in 2019 received the NJBiz 50 Best Women in Business Award for her impact and advocacy.
With a national and international career, Erin focuses on integrating well-being and critical social needs into the built environment at all scales (locally, globally, and across disciplines). She is dedicated to bridging the divide between professional practice, policy, and academia. Through her energy and authenticity, Erin aims to inspire positive change, to shape a future where design uplifts life and humanity.