Jennifer Leonard
Principal / Owner
Jennifer Leonard, a second generation interior designer, founded Nifelle Design Fine Interiors in 2005 with a mission to create beautiful, functional, and authentic spaces that reflect each individual client.
Featured in national and regional publications such as Luxe, Portrait Magazine, Gray, The Oregonian, Oregon Home, Sunset, and an Angie’s List perennial winner of the Super Service Award, Jennifer’s work is recognized for its classic, timeless elegance and livable practicality.
Jennifer is proud to lead a service-oriented firm known for listening to clients’ needs and achieving their goals in a collaborative manner. This approach has often led to long-term relationships with clients who return to Nifelle Design for their next project.
Kristin Oenning
Senior Designer
Grounded, authentic, and unique describe both Kristin as well as her work. With technical skills and professionalism resulting from extensive experience collaborating in the design of high end residential and commercial spaces throughout the Northwest, Kristin has been an asset to the Nifelle team since late 2018. Whether it be managing and designing new construction or remodels, her adept space planning and material choices result in functional, comfortable, memorable spaces for our clients.
Away from her computer, Kristin is a devoted outdoor enthusiast, enjoys running half marathons, surfing at the Oregon coast, swing dancing with friends, and baking elaborate cakes.
She is a graduate of Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
Megan Moran
Designer
Megan joins us from the Bay Area where she has spent over 15 exciting years in the field of design beautifying residential interiors. She graduated from San Francisco State University majoring in Photography and Printmaking which developed and honed her eye for design, color and fine details. Inspired by a devout love of music, art and film, she creates colorful spaces that resonate cozy, cool and modern with classic, vintage elements.
When not at the showroom, Megan and her husband and two dogs enjoy exploring the gorgeous parks and coffee shops around Portland. Having roots in both Bend and Hood River, she is eager to connect with our Portland Interior Design community!
Hannah Berman
Designer
Hannah hails from the Northern California coast, a landscape that heavily influences her design sense. She brings a diverse background in visual art, textile design, marketing, home staging and residential interiors. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Textile Design in 2018, Hannah pivoted to the world of interiors and has been immersed in the industry ever since. She is currently working on a second degree in Interior Design.
Her passion for visual storytelling, meaningful space-making, and timeless design, combined with her keen attention to detail and eye for color and pattern, make her a seamless fit with the Nifelle team. When Hannah’s not designing interiors, she can be found antique shopping, hosting dinner parties, spending time on the coast, or planning her next road trip.
Haley Park
Design Assistant
An Oregon native, Haley recently earned her Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from Oregon State University.
Exposed to design and construction through her father, she has been exercising her creative instincts from an early age confessing her bedroom, which happens to be in a house situated on a lavender farm, was in a constant cycle of rearrangement and decor. Both nature and nurture played a role in the development of her senses.
Her hobbies mirror other members of the Nifelle team and include hiking, outdoor and water sports, and attending concerts (usually country) and OSU football games with friends.
We are thrilled to have Haley's infectious smile and can-do-anything attitude at Nifelle Design!
Vanity Saechao
Office Manager / Expeditor
Vanity has been the multi-tasking office manager, indispensable expeditor, and accountant of Nifelle Design for over a decade. Her patient, nurturing disposition and detail tracking mind enable her to keep our projects and office running smoothly. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, parenting, and cooking. She excels at the cuisines of her Mien mother and Cambodian father, who named Vanity after a Thai spelling bee champion.
Erika Denny
Materials Librarian
As there are hundreds of materials that inspire designers and must be shared with our clients, we are fortunate that our bountiful collection is easy to navigate quickly and efficiently due to our capable librarian. A former chef, Erika has two daughters and an appreciation for service and design that inspires her to aid in our organization and creative process.
Kristina Bonadurer
Special Ops
Kristina has brought our clients' projects to life through her renderings, including drafting and hand sketching, since 2012. She attained her B.S. in Interior Design from Oregon State University in 2007 and has experience in various facets of the design industry. In 2019, Kristina transitioned to an "on call" position while becoming a full time mom. Kristina can be seen during special appearances including photo shoots, on site accessorizing and styling, and party planning and execution.
Leo
Unpaid Intern
Meet Leo, he’s pretty green for an intern, but he’s a real quick learner! He’s practically perfect in every way - except when he thinks we need a nip in the “pants”. He’s got pretty impressive paws to fill, but we know Kipper would approve. Leo provides us with lots of love and licks, and endless Instagram material.