Jenny Giffen, LEED AP, NCIDQ

Vice President of Design

Jenny Giffen has over thirty years of experience in the interior design field. She graduated top of her class from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior and Architectural Design. In 1984, Jenny brought her talents to an Orange County architectural firm where her organizational and documentation skills guided the firm to many successful projects. These include hotels, resorts, corporate offices, and golf clubhouses. In 1994, Jenny received her NCIDQ certification. In addition to her hospitality portfolio, Jenny has many awarding winning projects in the multi-family and senior living arenas. The residential communities and product types range from affordable to luxury, from garden walk up to urban high rise. The senior living projects include active adult communities, clubhouses and assisted living facilities. In 2009, Jenny became a LEED Accredited Professional.

Jenny joined Parisi Portfolio, Inc. in 2011. As VP of Design, she oversees the entire design process from conceptual design to installation. Her infectious enthusiasm and love of people drive her passion for design and architecture. “This industry is all about fostering relationships – whether it be with developers or end users. This career has brought together my two greatest joys: people and great design”. Jenny’s work has been published in Interior Design Magazine and has been recognized with multiple industry awards.