About me
Paula Ziegenbein discovered her passion for lighting as an undergraduate in electrical engineering, inspired by a professor’s course on Illumination Engineering. This sparked a 25-year career with OSRAM SYLVANIA, where she held leadership roles in applications engineering, product management, marketing, and business development. In 2014, she transitioned to lighting design, establishing Hartranft Lighting Studio’s Boston office and leading projects across retail, hospitality, multi-family, educational, commercial, and municipal sectors. A dedicated industry contributor, Paula is a longtime member of the IES Progress Committee, Secretary of the IoT Committee and member of the International Illumination Awards Committee. She has also served on the IALD’s LIRC Steering Committee and is currently on the Board of Directors for Light Boston.
