Mrs. McElhaney has managed the full spectrum of architectural services for several million-dollar-plus projects in the multi-unit residential, educational, commercial/retail, and hospitality market sectors. She joined Trautman Associates in 2016, bringing with her six years of professional experience. She is a member of the AIA Northern Virginia's Women in Architecture Committee and the Coast Guard Spouses Club of DC.

Professional Affiliations and Community Service:

Former AIA Buffalo/WNY Board of Directors Officer
Former AIA Buffalo/WNY Emerging Professionals Committee Chair
Former ACE Mentor of WNY Board of Directors Officer
SUNY at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning REACH Program Mentor
Habitat for Humanity (former member)
Buffalo Architecture Foundation Architecture + Education Program Mentor
Food Bank of WNY volunteer
Musician for Amherst Symphony (2013–2017) and Buffalo Niagara Concert Band (2012-2021)