Brady’s eagerness for storytelling through the use of light and the collaborative atmosphere of design has guided him through a career in theatrical lighting into architectural lighting and his current role as Lead Lighting Designer with Light Can Help You. Brady has designed for entertainment, residential, retail, and hospitality projects and has a lengthening list of luxury residential projects across the continent. Brady completed his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of California-Irvine in lighting design.
Kelli began her lighting career in the theater, training at the University of California-Irvine before moving into architectural lighting in hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces. Kelli made the jump to residential lighting design when she joined the Light Can Help You team, where she now serves as Senior Lighting Designer and Studio Leader. Kelli’s residential experience now extends coast to coast with some of the most impressive luxury homes in the country.
Jessica is the longest-serving employee at Light Can Help You outside of ownership as a direct result of her incredible attention to detail and boundless creative energy. Jessica began her lightingcareer in the theater and designed lighting for plays, concerts, and opera for nearly a decade. Jessica made the switch to architectural lighting with a jump start as a graduate of the Master’s in Architectural Lighting Design program at the New York School of Interior Design and joined Light Can Help You, quickly rising to Senior Lighting Designer and now Senior Studio Leader.
Kim was a successful interior designer with over fifteen years of professional experience when she met the Light Can Help You team and recognized an opportunity to further hone her lighting skills. Kim is now an accomplished Senior Lighting Designer and Studio Leader and works on residential and commercial projects across a wide swath of the continent.
Alexis fell in love with the glitz and shine and found a divine path the moment she walked into her first lighting showroom. After finishing a business degree, Alexis built a career designing lighting and controls in high-end residential and hospitality projects in the ski towns of Colorado and beyond. Alexis is a member of Light Can Help You’s Studio Soleil and designs projects across the country.
Cody’s experience in electrical design directed him towards a career in the integration industry focusing on residential and commercial control systems. Cody’s career shift taught him the importance of proper lighting within a home and shows him the vast creative offerings achievable with the right combination of lighting design and controls. After establishing a design division with custom integrators where he performed duties ranging from initial client consultation to final design and deliver, Cody joined Light Can Help You to further explore the power of light
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The Premium Pass offers the best value, including everything in the Essentials Pass—exhibit show floor access, Manufacturer Training Sessions, the Tuesday Morning Keynote, Monday evening’s Welcome Reception, Expert Panel Discussions, AIA/IDCEC Accredited CEUs, and the Light Can Help You Discover Lecture Series—plus complimentary access to all paid education sessions. Registration is required for all paid sessions, as they often sell out quickly. Plan ahead to secure your spot in desired sessions. Note: SHINEpro Certification Sessions and the Smart Power Education Series are not included with the Premium Pass and require separate registration and payment.
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Light Can Help You has pioneered a unique model combining professional lighting design expertise with deep understanding of integration workflows and business operations. This brand-new track spans all three days of Lightapalooza 2026, offering integrators an accessible pathway to build lighting confidence and capability at every skill level. Founded by David Warfel, sessions guide attendees through essential fundamentals including design theory, fixture documentation, kitchen design workshops, communication strategies, scene programming, value engineering, and commissioning techniques. Interactive workshops feature real-world project insights and collaboration approaches tailored specifically to the integration business model. Attendees will also discover the full range of sales enablement resources and tools that accelerate lighting business growth. Whether just beginning a lighting journey or refining existing skills, this series delivers practical knowledge and support systems that make lighting design approachable, profitable, and professionally rewarding for integrators at every experience level.
