Our Team
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Sandy earned a B.S. in Interior Design from Virginia Tech. As a native Texan with deep roots in Austin, she was drawn to Austin for its history, creative culture and natural beauty. She has managed multi-million dollar interior design and architecture projects and she has provided landlord services in many of Austin’s most prominent office buildings. With a clear vision to integrate her value for client service and her design experience, Sandy launched S. Tipton Studio in 2009. Sandy’s proficiency and expertise gives every client the attention to detail and superior service they deserve.
Austin Favorites:
- Taking her dog Josie out on the trails
- Daily Juice
- Upper Crust cinnamon rolls
- The month of October
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Sara earned her B.S. in Interior Design from Texas State University and brings 16+ years of experience managing Industrial Projects and providing Landlord Services. A few notable clients include FedEx, Kroger, Pattern Bioscience, Lutron and Mobotrex. She takes great pride in the relationships she’s developed over her career and enjoys creativity, spending time with family and all things outdoors.
Austin Favorites:
- Enchiladas y Mas
- Shoal Creek Crawfish
- Viva Day Spa
- Eastside patios
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Mason received his B.S. in Interior Design from University of Cincinnati, DAAP. He has 20+ years of design and project management experience across Corporate, Higher Education and Healthcare markets. Mason is passionate about creating inspired solutions in support of our partners’ unique brands. He divides his personal time between his family and hobbies including cycling, stained glass, and home renovation projects.
Austin Favorites:
- Cycling on the Veloway
- De Nada Cantina
- Eating outdoors under shade trees
- Mexican Martinis
- Not having to shovel snow
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Daniela earned her B.S. in Interior Design from the University of Texas. After working in California as a lighting designer, she was drawn back to Austin for the creative community and its love of the outdoors. She brings unique capabilities to the team with her knowledge of lighting the built environment and her amazing talent for rendering the digital 3D world.
Austin Favorites:
- Paddle boarding at Lady Bird Lake
- Suerte’s Suadero Tacos
- Ramen 512
- Lick Ice Cream
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Christie is passionate about Interior Design and assisting clients to create quality construction documents with contemporary client-centered design. She earned her B.S. in Interior Design from Texas State University and has managed and designed over one million square feet in the Austin area since. She loves spending time with her husband, Ethan, German Shepherd Shade, and her cats Peg and Juicebox. When she’s not hiking around the hill country, she enjoys traveling to unique places for inspiration.
Austin Favorites:
- Elizabeth Street Café
- Soto on South Lamar
- Barton Creek Greenbelt
- AIA Homes Tour
- Lucy’s in Disguise with Diamonds
- Chuy’s Jalapeño Ranch
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Natalie loves delving into the technical requirements and details of a project, and she brings that passion to each of her industrial/flex projects. She earned her B.A in Interior Design from Kent State University in Ohio and was previously on a team that designed and engineered largescale custom backlit design features. Dropping roots in Austin, Natalie enjoys hitting up a new hiking trail, spending time with family, and digging into her newfound love of gardening.
Austin Favorites:
- South Congress Books
- Home Slice Pizza
- Hiking at Walnut Creek Park
- Landry McMeans’ artwork
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Ragan earned a B.S. in Interior Design from Auburn University. After graduation, she joined an Interior Design and Architecture firm specializing in corporate and healthcare interiors in her home state of Georgia. Intrigued by the creative community and abundance of outdoor activities, she was excited to make the move to the Austin area to begin her next adventure. Ragan enjoys diving into all phases of the design process and incorporating sustainable design solutions that positively impact the lives of her clients. When she’s not designing, you can find her exploring out in nature, catching a live music show or reading a good book.
Austin Favorites:
- Barton Creek Greenbelt
- Kayaking Lady Bird Lake
- Jester King Brewery
- Finding the best Austin tacos
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Born and raised in San Antonio, Mollie moved back to Texas after graduating from Auburn University with a B.S. in Interior Design. She loves to dig into the technical aspects and unique details of each project and is passionate about designing beautiful and functional spaces. When she’s not exploring all that Austin has to offer, she is at her other favorite place – the beach. Most weekends in the summer she can found in Port Aransas, TX soaking up the sun.
Austin Favorites:
- Matt’s El Rancho
- Walking around Town Lake with her dog Macy
- Paddle boarding on Town Lake
- Cedar Park Dog Park
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After many years in the design industry in Indianapolis, Stephanie relocated to Austin in 2012. She is passionate about developing great, long-term relationships with her clients and using both creative and analytical skills to create inspiring and functional spaces. For fun she can be found hanging out with her whippet Zander or attending a concert at one of Austin’s music venues.
Austin Favorites:
- The Moody Theater
- Brushy Creek Lake Park
- The numerous dog parks
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Jasper, a native of West Texas, received her Bachelor of Interior Design degree from Texas Tech University. Drawn to Austin for its rich culture and vibrant vibe, she decided to make it her home after graduation. She is a problem solver who loves the creative challenge of space planning and she enjoys exploring how design plays a role in everyday life. When not out on a walk with her dog Cannoli, you can find her immersed in a good book or checking out a new restaurant with friends.
Austin Favorites:
- Simona’s
- Lake Travis
- Stiles BBQ
- Black Swan Yoga
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After earning a BFA in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Hanna began her career specializing in Hospitality and High-End Residential design. She has since expanded her expertise to include Commercial projects, and in 2024, her distinctive work in Residential and Club Hospitality earned her multiple ASID awards. She is known for her mindful and collaborative approach, ensuring each design is a true reflection of her clients’ visions and needs.
Austin Favorites
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- Picnicking at Zilker with her dog Rue
- Jeni’s Brambleberry Crisp Ice Cream
- Watching reality TV
- Baking focaccia bread
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Kyra, a Houston native and proud Aquarius, joyfully embraces her creative spirit. After earning a B.S. in Interior Design with Fine Art minor from Texas State University, she made the move to Austin where she has worked on high-end residential as well as restaurant and hospitality design projects. Outside of work, Kyra indulges her love for the arts, sweet treats and swimming. You can also find her whipping up gorgeous custom sugar cookies, Curly Gurl Cookies. The creativity doesn’t stop!
Austin Favorites:
- Barton Springs
- ZACH Theater
- Hillside Pharmacy
- Concerts at Moody Center
- Chilis at 45th & North Lamar
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Jamie is native to Louisiana and earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. She has two decades of management experience in various industries including tech, oil & gas, healthcare, law and education. Jamie has always been interested in design and is excited to support and learn from the team at S.Tipton Studio. Her core values are contribution and understanding.
Austin Favorites:
- Bufalina fresca pizza
- The Violet Crowne Theatre
- Lady Bird lake walks with her dog Salt
- Castle Hill pilates and yoga classes
- El Chilito picadillo puffy taco
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Chris is a true ‘Jill of all trades’. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in biology and moved to Austin to attend graduate school at UT in behavioral neuroscience. Since then she has held a myriad of roles from neuropharmacology research to landscaping, skate instructor and law clerk, just to name a few. Outside of work she spends all the time she can with her two boys and husband. She also enjoys ceramics, reading, sewing, and more often than not playing ice hockey. Chris is thrilled to be a part of S. Tipton Studio and applying her Swiss Army knife of skills to support the team.
Austin Favorites
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- Laguna Gloria
- Hiking Turkey creek with her dog Fallon
- Taco Flats
- House Park Stadium
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