Darcie has worked in the lighting industry since 2005. She has been involved in the design and engineering of complex lighting and control systems for a wide range of project types, and her projects have been honored with a number of IES Awards of Merit. She is a specialist in advanced modeling, including energy savings predictions and occupant behavioral patterns, and has been a contributing author for whitepapers, lighting standards, and energy codes, and prime author for multiple peer-reviewed journal articles.

Darcie is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers, a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction, a WELL Accredited Professional, a past member of the Board of Directors of the International Dark-Sky Association, and an active member of the IES currently serving as the 2020 Research Symposium Chair.