Leah Shepherd, Associate IIDA, AUID

Interior Designer II



Leah Shepherd Head-shot

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Leah is an Interior Designer II who joined Furnishings and Design in 2014, and she has over thirteen years of professional design experience. She grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL and earned her BS in Human Environmental Sciences/Interior Design from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining UA, she worked in a commercial architectural firm in Birmingham, AL and the facilities and planning department of a higher education institution.

She credits her design mentors for providing a solid foundation where she continues to grow her knowledge of design in the commercial industry. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is being a part of a project from the schematic phase to project completion. She enjoys the opportunity to see her designs on paper come to life on the campus.