ASID thrives on the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, who play a crucial role in addressing the issues impacting design and the built environment.
ASID National Councils & Committees are established by the Board of Directors as needed to advance the Society’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. National Committee volunteers share their time, skills, and expertise to make a meaningful difference within the ASID community.
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NATIONAL COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
Design Practice Council & Committees
The Design Practice Council supports all aspects of interior design practice impacting human health, experiencing the built environment, and managing a business.
Business Management Committee
Advises on the resources needed to start, grow, and evolve an interior design practice and recognizes ways interior design is expanding into new industries with new opportunities.
Chair: Bruce Goff, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Natalie Biles, ASID
Members:
- Maria Martin, ASID
- Angelee Marques, ASID Associate
- John McClain, ASID Associate
- Sandra Sharma, ASID Allied
- Mesha Williams, ASID Affiliate
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, ASID
Staff Liaison: Matthew De Geeter, ASID
Environment, Health & Wellness Committee
Supports the development of resources, tools, and best practices that better support human health.
Chair: Tanya Shanklin, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Lauren Dickey, ASID
Members:
- Hannah Payne, ASID Student
- Jessica White, ASID
National Board Liaison: Ken Wilson, ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Lindsey Koren, ASID Affiliate
- Sherry Smith, ASID Affiliate
Universal Design Committee
Offers guidance on the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of the interior built environment to meet the needs of all people who experience it.
Chair: Alison Faecher, ASID
Chair-Elect: Aaron Rask Codden, ASID
Members:
- Angeline Aradanas-Hall, ASID
- Adriana Dawley
- Perrin Graham-Jackson, ASID Associate
- Jillian Hersey
- Caroline Kent
- Joanna Luh
- Crystal Reeves, ASID
- Kimberly Race, ASID
National Board Liaison: Ruju Jasani, ASID
Staff Liaison:
- Lindsey Koren, ASID Affiliate
- Kyle Morey, ASID Affiliate
Engagement Council & Committees
The Engagement Council supports the ASID community through events, recognition, and online engagement.
Awards & Recognition Committee
Supports the development, requirements, and alignment of ASID awards programs to recognize the achievements within the interior design community.
Chair: Stacey Breezeel, ASID
Chair-Elect: Jase Frederick, ASID
Members:
- Claire Baehman, ASID Student
- Scott Thomas
National Board Liaison: Lauren Corbin, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Valerie O'Keefe, ASID Hon. Fellow
Design Connection Committee
Serves as advisors and oversight for the social platform Design Connection by ASID. The committee may work collaboratively with other ASID Committees that engage or have a presence on the Design Connection platform.
Chair: Kimberley Slater, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Chantee Sneed, ASID Allied
Members:
- Nicole Cella, ASID Allied
- Agha Mo, ASID Affiliate
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Kaitlin Festerman, ASID Affiliate
Event Experience Committee
Advises ASID on the development and implementation of ASID hosted and partner events to engage the interior design community.
Chair: Lynn Coit, ASID
Chair-Elect: Alexis Bentley, ASID Allied
Members:
- Sydney Crimmins, ASID Student
- Victoria Medina, ASID Student
- Susan Morgan, ASID Fellow
- Johnson Pun
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Vicki da Silva, ASID Affiliate
Knowledge Council & Committees
The Knowledge Council supports the education, research, and learning of the interior design community including the discovery of future trends, analysis of new knowledge, and application of skills.
Continuing Education Committee
Advises, explores, and reviews professional development learning in support of ASID Education to keep the organization’s learning directives relevant, progressive, and formidable.
Chair: Mona Nahm, ASID
Chair-Elect: Jon Blunt, ASID Fellow
Members:
- Suzanne Fraiser, ASID Fellow
- Molly Lee, ASID Affiliate
- Maureen Monhollen, ASID
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia, ASID
Staff Liaison: Caroline Herbert, ASID Affiliate
Research Development Committee
Guides the study and knowledge development of interior design research supporting design practice and managing a business.
Chair: Sally Augustin, ASID Affiliate
Chair-Elect: Amy Huber, ASID
Member: Courtney Brown, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia
Foundation Liaison: Taneshia West Albert, ASID
Staff Liaison: Dawn Haynie, ASID Educator
Trends & Futures Committee
Identifies gaps and recommends areas for ASID to investigate what will impact the interior design profession, practice, and community.
Chair: Kristie Nicoloff, ASID
Chair-Elect: Susan Chung, ASID
Members:
- Nicholas Bryan, ASID Affiliate
- Paula McDonald, ASID
- Primo Orpilla, ASID
- AJ Paron, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Sheryl Connelly, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Julie Lowe, ASID Affiliate
Membership Council & Committees
The Membership Council supports ASID’s community of members and their wide variety of interests for recruiting, retaining, and maintaining professional responsibilities.
Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee
Advocates for an understanding of and the importance of the professional responsibilities of practicing interior designers, and all ASID members, to clients and the public. Additionally, the committee promotes adherence to the ASID Code of Ethics and conformance with the Standards of Practice.
Chair: Benjamin Huntington, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Tracey Fillmore, ASID
Member: Katherine Setser, ASID Fellow
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro, ASID Fellow
Staff Liaison: Robin Anderson, ASID Affiliate
Practitioners Committee
Advises and supports ASID on membership review process, onboarding, and retention of Professional, Allied, and Associate Practitioner members. The committee also advises ASID on the considerations of alternative career pathways.
Chair: Tonya Wood, ASID
Chair-Elect: Julia Calabrese, ASID Allied
Members:
- Doreen Hunter, ASID Allied
- Allison Lorenzo-Sanchez, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama, ASID Allied
Staff Liaison: Maya Khudari, ASID Allied
Student & Emerging Practitioners Committee
Advises and supports ASID on the recruitment, retention, and engagement of students and emerging practitioners embarking on the first years of their careers.
Chair: Melissa Moseley, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Landon Shockey, ASID
Members:
- Georgia Brown, ASID Student
- Alexis D'Anjou, ASID Student
- Ashley Gomez
- Victoria Whitney, ASID Student
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, ASID
Staff Liaison: Brandye Staton, ASID Affiliate
Public Affairs Council & Committees
The Public Affairs Council supports ASID in the awareness, understanding, and public perception of the interior design profession and ASID members within the larger built environment.
Advocacy Committee
Supports, motivates, and educates the network of Chapter Advocacy Chairpersons to implement the strategic advocacy and legislative objectives of ASID.
Chair: Douglas Feldman, ASID
Chair-Elect: Robin Stroebel, ASID
Members:
- Chelsey Beardsley, ASID Allied
- Amanda Burcham, ASID Allied
- Meghan Simecek
- Emmy Williams, ASID Fellow
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro, ASID Fellow
Staff Liaison: Lauren Earley, Esq., ASID Affiliate
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee
Advocates for increased access to and representation within the interior design industry of individuals from a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, gender, sexual orientation and identity, societal, and other backgrounds based on self-identifying characteristics.
Chair: Saima Seyar, ASID
Chair-Elect: Allie Glavey
Members:
- Bill Beaudreau, ASID Fellow
- Ngozi Brown, ASID
- Tanaya Deshpande, ASID Student
- Denedra Finley, ASID Associate
- Erin Sanders, ASID Allied
- Angelita Scott, ASID Allied
- Natalie Tanner, ASID Student
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama, ASID Allied
Staff Liaison: Khoi Vo, ASID Affiliate
Policy, Codes, and Standards Committee
Advocates on behalf of the design community and general public regarding the effects of the built environment on life, health, safety, and welfare of the public. Committee will launch FY26.
Volunteer Relations Council & Committees
The Volunteer Relations Council supports ASID members who lead, serve, and volunteer on various boards, committees, and other groups focusing on volunteer management, experience, and impact.
Chapter Leaders Committee
Advises chapter board leadership on carrying out ASID’s strategic objectives as determined by the ASID National Board and understanding ASID’s bylaws, policies, and guidelines for engaging their local communities.
Chair: Nicole Cecil
Chair-Elect: Letecia Haywood, ASID Allied
Members:
- Darrin Brooks, ASID
- Janie Hirsch, ASID Fellow
- Lily Robinson, ASID
- Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Shundra Harris, ASID Fellow
Staff Liaisons: Jessica Irizarry, ASID Affiliate and Maisha Hoque, ASID Affiliate
Student Leaders Committee
Advises student chapter leadership on engaging interior design student communities at universities, colleges, or accredited schools of interior design and strengthens the connection between student and professional chapters. Committee will launch FY26.