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Eli Carnahan Member IALD
Designer

Since childhood, Eli has been a storyteller, but his journey as a lighting artist began as a teenager in theaters and entertainment venues across the Southeast. Working as both a designer and fabricator, his multidisciplinary approach fueled his success in the fast-paced lighting industry. After earning his MFA from the University of Florida, Eli was thrilled to join the Available Light team, applying his many talents to museums, immersive environments, and architecture.

At Available Light, Eli has contributed to several notable projects, including the Northeast Metro Tech Vocational High School, Hugo Boss stores, National Museum of American History Public Space Renewal, and the Future Museum Project.

Eli is passionate about uncovering the story behind each project. Narrative exists within every show, exhibit, and space; when thoughtfully observed, light reveals and expands the visitor experience.

Steven Rosen
Fellow IALD, CLD
CEO/founder
Ted Mather
IALD, LC, CLD
Managing Principal: New York Studio
Matt Zelkowitz
Design IALD, LC
Managing Principal: Boston Studio
Bill Kadra
Managing Principal: Special Events and Trade Shows
Derek Barnwell
Design IALD
Managing Principal: Raleigh Studio
Rachel Gibney
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Managing Principal: Phoenix Studio
Kate Furst
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Managing Principal: Los Angeles Studio
Annette LeCompte
Managing Director
Dawn Hollingsworth
CLD, Fellow IALD
Consulting Principal
Jane Chan
Design IALD
Senior Associate
John Delfino
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Senior Associate
Alex Fabozzi
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Jonathan Lebovic
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Hamilton E.S. Smith
Design IALD
Senior Associate
Benjamin Wilson
Member IALD
Senior Associate
Lindsay N. Duval
Member IALD
Associate
Brigid Hardiman
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Associate
Nastassia Ortiz
Member IALD
Associate
Damien Perard
Member IALD
Associate
Leyna Best
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Yvonne Chang
Member IALD
Senior Designer
William Kirkham
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Nadia Rua
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Jennifer Skinner
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Designer
Eli Carnahan
Member IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Henry
USITT, EDPA
Designer
Hyejung (Hazel) Kang
Member IALD
Designer
Betty Faul-Welfare
Member IALD
Designer
Cassandra Staples
Member IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Strong
Member IALD
Designer
Susan Gochenour
Founding Partner Emeritus
Angela Connery
Office Manager
Paulina Villarroel Cruz
Marketing Manager
Marcia Goulter
Project Coordinator, Trade Shows
Cindy Roberts
Project Accounting Administrator

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