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Erin Sharp Newton is Archinect Author of Newton's Notes, holds a Master’s in Architecture from UCLA and a Master’s in Design from Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. She currently serves as President to AIACNJ.org, and as the Centre Director to the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health.
Her exposure and experience spans all areas of design, from architecture to the fine arts, from industrial design to technology. Her background living and working between the US and Europe has provided a unique context for development and contributions, enabling her to offer vision, creative intelligence and critical solutions to the design process. As a Design Director, her focus is on changing attitudes around designing for healthcare, mental health and all other social areas of design.
An advocate for human concerns in design, including serving as a Fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, as Chair for the Department of Health & Human Services Hunterdon County Local Advisory Committee on Drugs and Alcohol, and the former Vice President on the Executive Board of an Outpatient Drug Awareness Program, she supports solutions from a grass roots to global level. For these efforts she was awarded the Top 50 Women in Business Award through NJBiz.
Recognized for her leadership and advocacy for the architecture of mental health, she contributes a sharp, intense, and humanistic approach to architectural design, and Behavioral Healthcare Design. She also serves as the Co-Chair to the Women in Architecture Committee, Co-Chair to the Equity in Architecture Committee and is an At-Large Trustee for AIA NJ. She was acknowledged by the Charter High School of Architecture and Design for outreach to Children’s Crisis Treatment Center in Philadelphia, and aims to lift up through design in all her affairs.
Her favorite part of life is spending time with her husband, step-daughter, family & friends.
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AIA Central NJ, Central New Jersey, President
Erin Sharp-Newton, Associate AIA, M. Arch, is the current President of AIA Central New Jersey, focused on elevating members and the profession through advocacy and bridging gaps. As a section president, Erin also serves as a Section Trustee on the AIA New Jersey Board. Her professional life has been devoted to social design in the built environment. She speaks with a voice of spirit and from lived experience, aiming to improve the human experience in the world of architecture and design.
“Recent years prove that our society and the profession are evolving. In a diverse professional culture, we are empowered by individuality, innovation, unity, and service. Our charge is to be driven by the principles of ethics and integrity so that we may transform into a more inclusive, thriving professional society.” – Erin Sharp-Newton, President’s Letter
Centre for Urban Design & Mental Health, Global, Centre Director (2023-present)
Director for an international think-tank focused on generating research and dialogue to inspire, motivate and empower policymakers and practitioners to build mental health into their communities for a healthier, happier urban future.
Elevated from Fellowship to Centre Director after assuming role from Founder;
Responsible for fellowship and associate engagement, communications, and operational management; Manages affiliations with allied organizations; Serves on Editorial Board for the Centre Journal.
Posen Architects, West Orange, NJ, US, Design Director, Healthcare
Healthcare Design Director serving as an integral resource and leader for the firm’s healthcare, behavioral and mental health work throughout the NY/NJ/PA metropolitan areas. “Erin brings proven experience, exceptional educational qualifications, and dedication to wellbeing. She is a leader and advocate for both clients and users. Healthcare is one of our areas of expertise and Erin will be a valuable asset to our team, our long-standing clients as well as future healthcare projects. We look forward to her design contributions and to her active thought leadership and mentoring,” - Dennis Posen, AIA, Managing Principal of Posen Architects.
NK Architects, Morristown, NJ, US, M. Arch
Thought Leader focused on Healthcare & Behavioral Health project excellence. Vital in pioneering the firm’s focus in Behavioral Healthcare Design and for promoting this area of work. Responsible for full scope of project delivery, from Business Development, Master Planning & Visioning through construction on Large and Medium scale projects. Active in Research, Evidence Based Design, Communications, Publications & Mentoring.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture & Urban Design
2019 Best 50 Women in Business, Award
The “2019 Best 50 Women in Business” by NJBIZ award honors New Jersey’s most dynamic women in business, who have shown dedication to business growth, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement, and advocacy for women.
