Duke University, BA in Economics and Studio Arts  |  1979

Rhode Island School of Design, BArch  |  1985

Various Boston offices, Stein Williamson, Perry Dean Rogers and Partners  |  1985-1990

Whitten Architects, Portland ME  |  1990-91

Olson, Lewis and Dioli, Manchester MA  |  1991-2000

Helen F. Sides, Architect, LLC  |  2000 – present.

Salem Historical Commission  |  1992 – 2000, 1995-2000, Chair

Salem Planning Board  |  2009 – present

The Design Review Board for the Salem Redevelopment Authority  |  2008 – present

Salem’s Community Preservation Commission  |  2013-2015, Chair