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.
- Make an Impact: Volunteers directly contribute to ASID's success by addressing key issues and advancing initiatives within the industry.
- Expand Your Network: Working with exemplary members of the design community, volunteers forge valuable connections and build relationships that can enhance their professional growth and development.
- Grow Personally & Have Fun: Volunteering with ASID isn't just about work – it's also about connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for design and the built environment. Volunteers gain valuable experience and build skills as they work side by side with industry leaders.
NATIONAL COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
Design Practice Council & Committees
The Design Practice Council advances all facets of interior design practice impacting human health, enhancing the experience of the built environment, supporting effective business management, and elevating the public perception of the profession.
Advocacy Committee
Supports, motivates, and educates Chapter Advocacy Chairpersons to implement ASID's strategic advocacy and legislative objectives. Additionally, the Advocacy Committee advocates for the design community and the general public, addressing the impact of the built environment on life, health, safety, and welfare.
Chair: Chelsey Beardsley, ASID
Chair-Elect: Shamus McVicar, ASID
Past Chair: Robin Stroebel, ASID
Members:
- Amanda Burcham, ASID
- Linda Fougerousse, ASID
- Joan Kaufman, ASID Fellow
- Leah Knox, ASID
- Emmy Williams, ASID Fellow
- Carrie Willoughby, ASID Student
Staff Liaison:
- Lauren Earley, Esq., ASID Affiliate
- Margo Scheinhaus, ASID Affiliate
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: Natalie Biles, ASID
Chair-Elect: Mesha Williams, ASID Affiliate
Past Chair: Bruce Goff, ASID Fellow
Members:
- Sarah Conti, ASID Allied
- Pamela Durkin, ASID
- Jill Janasiewicz, ASID
- Angelee Marques, ASID Associate
- Maria Martin, ASID
- John McClain, ASID Associate
- Kenneth Roberts, ASID Affiliate
- Sandra Sharma, ASID Allied
- Pamela Williams, ASID
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Jeremy Adam, ASID Affiliate
Environment, Health & Wellness Committee
Offers guidance on the development of resources, tools, and best practices that promote human health, advocating on behalf of the design community and the general public.
Chair: Lauren Dickey, ASID
Chair-Elect: Heather Sutherland, ASID
Past Chair: Tanya Shanklin, ASID Allied
Members:
- Timothy Anscombe-Bell, ASID Affiliate
- Benjamin Holsinger, ASID Allied
- Brittany McNairy, ASID
- Brooke Pajkurich, ASID Affiliate
- Hannah Payne, ASID Student
- Kimberly Prescott, ASID
National Board Liaison: Kristie Nicoloff, ASID
Staff Liaison: Sherry Smith, ASID Affiliate
Universal Design Committee
Offers guidance on the development of resources, tools, and best practices that promote accessibility, adaptability, and usability of the interior built environment, advocating on behalf of the design community and the general public.
Chair: Perrin Graham-Jackson, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Adriana Dawley, ASID
Past Chair: Alison Faecher, ASID
Members:
- Angeline Aradanas-Hall, ASID
- Emily Cerny, ASID
- Jillian Hersey, ASID Associate
- Caroline Kent, ASID Affiliate
- Joanna Luh, ASID
- Kimberly Race, ASID Educator
- Crystal Reeves, ASID
National Board Liaison: Ruju Jasani, ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Lindsey Koren, ASID Affiliate
Engagement Council & Committees
The Engagement Council empowers ASID and broader interior design community by promoting awareness and participation in recognition programs, events, and networking opportunities.
Awards & Recognition Committee
Supports the development, requirements, and alignment of ASID awards programs to recognize the achievements within the interior design community.
Chair: Leslie Excell, ASID Affiliate
Chair-Elect: Claire Devore, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Jase Frederick, ASID
Members:
- Stacey Breezeel, ASID
- Kenda Draper, ASID
- Divya Vijayanandakumar, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Valerie O'Keefe, ASID Hon. Fellow
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: Erin Sanders, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Denedra Finley, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Allie Glavey, Allied ASID
Members:
- Brianna Arpy, ASID Allied
- Bill Beaudreau, ASID Fellow
- Ngozi Brown, ASID
- Stephanie Coley, ASID
- Tanaya Deshpande, ASID Student
- Ashley Fiant, ASID
- Angelita Scott, ASID Allied
- Natalie Tanner, ASID Allied
Staff Liaisons:
- Casey Awad, ASID Affiliate
- Maisha Hoque, 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: Wendy Burbage, ASID
Chair-Elect: Janine Arietta, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Alexis Bentley, ASID Allied
Members:
- Alberto Brescancin, ASID Affiliate
- Susan Kohuth, ASID
- Colette Paparesta, ASID Affiliate
- Johnson Pun, ASID Allied
- Jessica Renzi Degen, ASID Student
- Kimberley Slater, ASID Allied
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: Sybil Jane Barrido, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Maureen Monhollen, ASID
Past Chair: Jon Blunt, ASID Fellow
Members:
- Inthia Bowman-Ruffin, ASID Allied
- Suzanne Fraiser, ASID Fellow
- Shaniqua Green, ASID Student
- Brennah Hutchison, ASID Affiliate
- Molly Lee, ASID Affiliate
- Devin Waddell, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Robin Anderson, ASID Affiliate
Research Development Committee
Guides the study and knowledge development of interior design research supporting design practice and managing a business.
Chair: Courtney Brown, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Melissa Hoelting, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Amy Huber, ASID
Members:
- Sally Augustin, ASID Affiliate
- Alana Houston, ASID Allied
- Kristin King, ASID
- Natalia Worden, ASID
Foundation Liaison: Taneshia West Albert, ASID
Staff Liaison: Dawn Haynie, ASID Allied
Trends & Futures Committee
Identifies gaps and recommends areas for ASID to investigate what will impact the interior design profession, practice, and community.
Chair: Nick Bryan, ASID Affiliate
Chair-Elect: Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Susan Chung, ASID Allied
Members:
- Brittany Holtan, ASID Educator
- Paula McDonald, ASID
- Primo Orpilla, ASID
- AJ Paron, ASID Hon. Fellow
- Charles Sinclair, ASID
Staff Liaison: Julie Lowe, ASID Affiliate
Membership Council & Committees
The Membership Council fosters ASID’s community of members and their wide variety of interests for joining, renewing, volunteering, and maintaining professional responsibilities.
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: Darrin Brooks, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Kelsey Kees, ASID
Past Chair: Letecia Haywood, ASID Allied
Members:
- Wanda Brown, ASID
- Emily Conn, ASID Allied
- Amanda Friend, ASID Associate
- Marilyn Lavergne, ASID Associate
- Lily Robinson, ASID
- Veronica Sanders, ASID
- Caroline Wake, Allied ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Jana Pauldin, ASID Affiliate
- Maisha Hoque, ASID Affiliate
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: Tonya Wood, ASID
Chair-Elect: Lily Robinson, ASID Educator
Past Chair: Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID Fellow
Member:
- Emma Legg, ASID Allied
- Susan Morgan, ASID Fellow
- Katherine Setser, ASID Fellow
- Ann Theriot, ASID Educator
Staff Liaison: Dan Rizzo, 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: Emily Walser, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Janie Hirsch, ASID Fellow
Past Chair: Julia Calabrese, ASID
Members:
- Deborah Brown, ASID Allied
- Douglas Feldman, ASID Fellow
- Doreen Hunter, ASID Allied
- Julie Maleski-Putzel, ASID Allied
- Melissa Moseley, ASID Fellow
Staff Liaison: Maya Khudari, ASID Allied
Student & Emerging Practitioners Committee
Advises and supports students and emerging practitioners embarking on the first years of their careers, fostering ways to join and engage with ASID, its chapters, and student communities at universities, colleges, or accredited schools, while enhancing the connection between student and professional chapters.
Chair: Drew Daniel, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Lindsey Ketchum, ASID Educator
Past Chair: Landon Shockey, ASID
Members:
- Georgia Brown, ASID Student
- Wanda Cano Mejia, ASID Allied
- Rhonnika Clifton, ASID Allied
- Whitney Collins, ASID Student
- Kathryn Chaney, ASID Affiliate
- Maria Delgado, ASID Affiliate
- Sharon Erickson, ASID Student
- Abigail Ferree, ASID Student
- Shekesia Joyner, ASID
- Sawsan Khloudi Aldammad, ASID Educator
- Michelle Miller, ASID Allied
- Julie Myers, ASID Educator
- Emily Sanchez, ASID Student
- Victoria Whitney, ASID Allied
Staff Liaisons: Brandye Staton, ASID Affiliate