Wilmot Sanz is excited to announce the addition of Amy Cuddy, CPSM as our new Director of Marketing and Communications. With more than 15 years of experience leading marketing strategy and brand development for architecture and design firms across the Washington, DC region, Amy brings a fresh perspective, proven leadership, and a results-driven approach to this vital role.
As Wilmot Sanz continues to grow and evolve as a national leader in healthcare architecture, Amy will lead efforts to elevate the firm’s visibility, amplify our voice in the industry, and deepen engagement with our clients, partners, and communities.
“Amy’s leadership brings new energy across all our marketing and communications efforts,” said Kristen DelGandio, CHID, NCIDQ, IIDA, Partner at Wilmot Sanz. “She offers results-driven solutions that will guide the firm in connecting regularly and meaningfully with our healthcare clients and partners. We look forward to the measurable positive impact that she will have on our firm both immediately and in the future.”
Amy joins Wilmot Sanz with an impressive background in marketing, communications, and business development for design firms working across residential, government, and higher education markets. Her portfolio of experience spans everything from digital strategy and proposal development to internal communications, public relations, event planning, budgeting, and operations.
What sets Amy apart is her strategic mindset and adaptability—a rare blend of analytical thinking and creative storytelling. She thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is known for her ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
“My approach to communicating market expertise lies in understanding how individuals think and tailoring messaging to an audience’s specific interests,” Amy shared. “I am excited to be with an exclusive healthcare design firm—a new market for me to sink my teeth into. The dynamic culture here at Wilmot Sanz, matched with the core expertise in the talented individuals that work here, create a professional force that I am thrilled to be a part of. Great things are coming.”
A Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), Amy is deeply committed to raising the bar for marketing in the AEC industry. Over the past decade, she has held a variety of leadership roles within the Washington, DC Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)—including her current role as Chapter President.
As a speaker, mentor, and networking facilitator, Amy regularly shares her insights on marketing strategy, leadership, and communications best practices with the broader design and construction community.
Whether guiding firms through rebrands, launching new business development campaigns, or crafting stories that celebrate design excellence, Amy brings clarity, confidence, and contagious enthusiasm to every initiative she leads.
Outside of her professional life, Amy is also a passionate volunteer and community advocate. She regularly donates her time and energy to organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, supporting causes that align with her values of empathy, advocacy, and meaningful impact.
Her arrival at Wilmot Sanz underscores our shared commitment to building strong, people-centered relationships—within our teams, with our clients, and in the communities we serve.
As our new Director of Marketing and Communications, Amy will play a key role in shaping the future of our brand, expanding our reach, and telling the stories that define Wilmot Sanz—our people, our clients, and the projects that transform healthcare delivery.