Alana Shepherd is the founding principal of Intangible Light, an architectural and theatrical design firm located in Spokane, Washington. She has a MFA in Lighting Design from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in Theatre from Eastern Washington University. Before returning to her native region in 2021, Alana spent 15 years in the New York City lighting world, creating several award-winning, as well as working in sales and project management.

In 2020, Alana founded the North American Coalition of Lighting Industry Queers, an explicitly transgender & non-binary inclusive organization providing advocacy and support for LGBTQIA+ lighting professionals. She and NACLIQ collaborate with the larger lighting justice community to work toward equity, justice, and belonging for all marginalized groups. She also sits on several committees focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.