Gabby McCloy

Interior Design, 2021

Studies show that areas with low socioeconomic status have a direct correlation with high infant mortality rates, and this correlation rings true for the town of Franklinton. Becoming a mother can be demanding as it is- but when the additional challenges that poverty entails are added in the mix, it can be extremely difficult to have a healthy pregnancy. Luckily, the local non-profit Moms2B has been actively combatting this issue by providing resources to pregnant moms that aid them in delivering healthy, full-term babies. Embrace will serve as a community space that houses Moms2B. It will not only support their programming, but it will expand upon it to become a holistic pregnancy and motherhood wellness center. From childcare, pregnancy education and healthcare, to counseling, group classes, and daily access to baby supplies, Embrace will become a home away from home for the new and soon-to-be moms of Franklinton.

Gabby McCloy is graduating from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Being a student IIDA member and having various internships and a research position while at OSU has allowed her to gain valuable work experience. She is passionate about sustainability and equitable design, and incorporates those values throughout her work. She is excited to carry on the skills she’s learned at OSU into her professional career.