As Office Director, Rafaela oversees the operational and financial foundation of the studio. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and International Trade and built her career managing finance, operations, and business administration across luxury fashion and real estate development and construction.

That background shapes how she runs the firm today. Financial management, studio operations, human resources, and administrative strategy all fall under her oversight, keeping the systems behind the creative work running smoothly and giving the design team room to focus on the landscapes themselves.

Rafaela's approach is thoughtful and detail-driven, and it shows in how the studio runs day to day. Her work behind the scenes gives James Doyle Design Associates the structure to deliver on its design and client commitments with consistency.