Rachael Rome is Global Director of Mental & Behavioural Health Design at HKS and a nationally recognised leader in behavioural health environments. She partners with health systems and institutions to translate complex clinical and operational needs into high-performance, evidence-based spaces that support safety, dignity, and healing.

Her work spans the full continuum of care, from paediatric and outpatient settings to forensic facilities and medically complex inpatient units, with a strong focus on trauma-informed design and technical excellence. Rachael also advises on behavioural planning, simulation modelling, and long-range campus strategies, helping drive system-wide transformation through thoughtful, human-centred design.

Through her leadership, Rachael continues to elevate mental and behavioural health design across the industry advancing integrated, human-centred spaces that promote resilience, equity, and hope.

Martyna’s goal is to create environments that put people first – because when they thrive, outcomes improve naturally. As a board-certified medical planner, Martyna is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the creation of exceptional, safe environments for patients, staff, and caregivers. She brings particular focus to spaces that support children, thoughtfully accommodating their developmental, emotional, and safety needs.

Leveraging expertise in Evidence-Based Design and Lean Six Sigma, she applies an analytical, human-centred approach to every project. Martyna works closely with interdisciplinary teams and clients to align design solutions with operational best practices, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based strategies – driving measurable improvements in care delivery, enhancing patient and staff satisfaction, and maximising facility value.