Tara Spagnoletti is the Associate Director of Planning at Lehigh University.  She has served in this role since 2019, in addition to her previous 2 years as Facilities Planner within LU Facilities.  Tara is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience in the realm of architecture and planning.

During her career at Lehigh University, she has been integral to the planning and design efforts for numerous capital and smaller projects across the University.  Tara leads the Planning team who maintains over 5 million gross SF of building floor plans and a complex network of underground utilities via online GIS database interfaces.  She convenes the University Space Planning Committee, Chairs the Classroom Committee, and serves on the Disability Advisory Committee.

Prior to her time at Lehigh University, she gained varied experience working in architectural firms on diverse project types, including LEED consulting.  Tara is a member of SCUP and APPA, is a LEED accredited professional, and holds a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.  She also volunteers with the Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls.