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.
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a difference and contribute their unique perspectives to our National Committees. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, submit your application.
Any ASID member in good standing may apply. Not an ASID member? You may still apply. If selected, you are required to become an ASID member within 30 days of acceptance.
Learn more about the ASID National Committees and volunteer roles.
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: 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 Liaison:
- Jeremy Adam, ASID Affiliate
- Kaitlin Festerman, ASID Affiliate
Environment, Health & Wellness Committee
Supports the development of resources, tools, and best practices that better support human health.
Chair: Lauren Dickey, ASID
Chair-Elect: Tonya Wood, 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 Liaisons: 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: Perrin Graham-Jackson, ASID Associate
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 Liaison:
- Lindsey Koren, ASID Affiliate
- Kehinde Adelaja, 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: Jase Frederick, ASID
Chair-Elect: Leslie Excell, ASID Affiliate
Past Chair: Stacey Breezeel, ASID
Members:
- Claire Baehman, ASID Student
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: Chantee Sneed, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Nicole Cella, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Kimberley Slater, ASID Allied
Members:
- Clifford Brady, ASID Affiliate
- Dina Lamanna, ASID
- Agha Mo, ASID Associate
- Kimberly Musser, ASID Allied
- Linde Perelli, ASID Affiliate
National Board Liaison:
Staff Liaison:
- Robin Anderson, ASID Affiliate
- Jamila Zapata, 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: Alexis Bentley, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Sydney Crimmins, ASID Student
Past Chair: Lynn Coit, ASID
Members:
- Janine Arietta, ASID Allied
- Susan Kohuth, ASID Affiliate
- Colette Paparesta, ASID Affiliate
- Johnson Pun, ASID Allied
- Jessica Renzi Degen, ASID Student
National Board Liaison: Jennifer Nye, 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: Jon Blunt, ASID Fellow
Chair-Elect: Sybil Jane Barrido, ASID Fellow
Past Chair: Mona Nahm, ASID
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: Amy Huber, ASID
Chair-Elect: Courtney Brown, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Sally Augustin, ASID Affiliate
Members:
- Melissa Hoelting, ASID Allied
- Alana Houston, ASID Allied
- Kristin King, ASID
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia, ASID
Foundation Liaison: Taneshia West Albert, ASID
Staff Liaison: S. 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: Susan Chung, ASID
Chair-Elect: Nick Bryan, ASID Affiliate
Members:
- Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied
- Paula McDonald, ASID
- Primo Orpilla, ASID
- AJ Paron, ASID Hon. Fellow
National Board Liaison: Jennifer Nye, 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: Tracey Fillmore, ASID
Past Chair: Benjamin Huntington, ASID Fellow
Member:
- Susan Morgan, ASID Fellow
- Katherine Setser, ASID Fellow
National Board Liaison: Joni Burden, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Matthew De Geeter, ASID
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: Julia Calabrese, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Emily Walser, ASID Fellow
Past Chair: Tonya Wood, ASID
Members:
- Deborah Brown, ASID Allied
- Doreen Hunter, 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: Landon Shockey, ASID
Chair-Elect: Drew Daniel, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Melissa Moseley, ASID Fellow
Members:
- Georgia Brown, ASID Student
- Rhonnika Clifton, ASID Allied
- Whitney Collins, ASID Student
- Maria Delgado, ASID Affiliate
- Abigail Ferree, ASID Student
- Michelle Miller, ASID Allied
- Emily Sanchez, ASID Student
- Victoria Whitney, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, ASID
Staff Liaison:
- Daniela Miranda-Erskine, ASID Affiliate
- 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: Robin Stroebel, ASID
Chair-Elect: Chelsey Beardsley, ASID
Past Chair: Douglas Feldman, ASID
Members:
- Amanda Burcham, ASID
- Leah Knox, ASID
- Shamus McVicar, ASID
- Emmy Williams, ASID Fellow
National Board Liaison: Joni Burden, ASID Affiliate
Staff Liaison:
- Lauren Earley, Esq., ASID Affiliate
- Margo Scheinhaus, 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: Allie Glavey
Chair-Elect: Erin Sanders, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Saima Seyar, ASID
Members:
- Bill Beaudreau, ASID Fellow
- Ngozi Brown, ASID
- Tanaya Deshpande, ASID Student
- Denedra Finley, ASID Associate
- Angelita Scott, ASID Allied
- Natalie Tanner, ASID Allied
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama, ASID Allied
Staff Liaison: Casey Awad, 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: Letecia Haywood, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Darrin Brooks, ASID Fellow
Past Chair: Nicole Cecil, ASID
Members:
- Emily Conn, ASID Allied
- Janie Hirsch, ASID Fellow
- Marilyn Lavergne, ASID Associate
- Lily Robinson, ASID
- Veronica Sanders, ASID
National Board Liaison: Kristie Nicoloff, ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Jana Pauldin, ASID Affiliate
- Victoria Satterfield, 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.