Strategic healthcare architect shaping healing environments through empathy and precision

Lee Ann serves as Studio Principal for Little’s Healthcare Practice in the Charleston office, bringing over 20 years of experience in all phases of healthcare design. Her portfolio spans a diverse range of project types and scales—from hospitals and cancer centers to imaging suites and outpatient clinics—driven by a belief that thoughtful design can improve health outcomes and uplift the human spirit.

A licensed architect, Lee Ann leads with empathy, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of clinical environments. She excels at engaging stakeholders, guiding complex projects, and applying Lean methodologies and evidence-based principles to create healing spaces that seamlessly integrate architecture and interior design.

Known for her collaborative leadership and mentoring mindset, Lee Ann brings clarity and purpose to every step of the process—from mapping workflows to refining design details—consistently delivering environments that are both functional and inspiring.