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A graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelors in Interior Design, Ariel Cox specializes in space planning, material selection, and number crunching. Her design philosophy focuses on aesthetic, everyday use and function while constructing environments through creative new aspects of design. She believes design brings a story to life. Ariel impacts the lives of orphans in Eldoret, Kenya through the  philanthropic work of her 501(c)3 non-profit, My Child Ministries. She is an interior designer with A.Clore Interiors and works with residential and commercial clients as well as volunteers in her local community. She serves on the ASID Florida North Chapter board as communications director.

Cara Rude is passionate about design that creates a regenerative lifestyle through healthy materials and biophilic design principals, and educates professionals, policy makers, and the public on the impact of healthier building design.

Cara has advanced the manufacturing industry through her implementation and authorship of the MCG Transparency Initiative and the Red List Free Champaign which have measurable effects on project specifications, facilitating a change in building material manufacturing and labeling. As a member of the ‘Healthy Materials Collaborative’ she has worked to share a collective Transparency letter as and a community digital library known as ‘Mindful Materials’.

Cara’s educational ambassadorship with the International Living Future Institute has positioned her as a national advocate in health and resiliency in the built environment. As the NEWH NW Chapter, Sustainable Chair, she has become a speaker with the National NEWH Green Voice, providing thoughtful sustainable design content at conferences around the country.

Cara was the first WELL AP in the state of Alaska, served as president of ASID Alaska Chapter, and is a dedicated member of the ASID Government Affairs Committee.

Vivien Chen is a detail-oriented designer with a strong passion for design excellence in dynamic and innovative environments. Growing up in a mixture of cultures, she draws on her experience of diverse values for her design aesthetic. Her creativity in interior architectural design brings a unique perspective to each design environment, allowing her to work closely with various project teams to achieve the goals and culture desired by the client. She believes good design is an expression of many contradictions: one that is simple yet complex, considers form and function, possess a timeless quality, but pushes the boundaries of design.

Hannah Grau is an interior designer who curates complete hospitality designs from building locations to finished plate settings. Enthusiastic in nature, industrious by discipline, and inventive through imagination, she fuses approachability with expertise to create dynamic interior strategies. She has led designs for nine coffee shops, eighteen restaurants, five mixed-use spaces, and two retail stores in nine states across the country. Hannah is a LEED GA, a member of ASID, and is known for forecasting trends in the restaurant industry and translating them to clients and projects of all budgets and sizes. She believes design should be involved in all elements of a space to create something truly functional and beautiful for staff and consumers alike. She received a B.S. in Interior Design from High Point University and a certificate in sustainable design and architecture from the Lorenzo de Medici School of Art and Design.

Meena Krenek is an award-winning design director who has transformed her clients’ companies by strengthening their corporate cultures through experiential design. Meena focuses on creating environments that are inspiring and unique to the needs of the business of each client. She is focused on integrating architecture and interior design to create solutions that encourage emotional connections with space.

Meena considers space and form at many scales while understanding the importance of the human experience through design. Her strength is design that tells a story and encourages the end user to embark on a unique brand journey every day. Her design leadership at Gensler fosters innovative thinking for experiential design and brings a unique and thoughtful thoroughness and unforgettable, dynamic energy to all of her projects.

Kate Magee has experience in each phase of the design process, from visioning and programming to contract documentation and contract administration. Her portfolio spans a wide range of corporate, not-for-profit, association, government, and hospitality interiors projects. Kate is particularly passionate about translating her clients’ mission and vision to their physical space. A former Division 1 collegiate gymnast, 12-time marathoner, and avid fitness enthusiast, Kate extends her commitment to healthy living to her design work by creating spaces that promote well-being, increased productivity, and overall happiness.

Haley Nelson has experience in a range of corporate, non-profit, association, and law firm projects with solutions that explore the connection between the human experience and design, promoting future-facing workplace solutions. Haley is a LEED and WELL Accredited Professional who takes an active role in encouraging sustainable design solutions and design for well-being in her projects. Many of her projects have achieved the highest levels of certification, have been published, and have won design and sustainability awards.

Haley has the ability to see the big picture in her approach to design considering at once a deep understanding of the client, the dynamics of her design team, the realities of schedule and budget, technical issues, and robust knowledge of products, materials, sustainability, and wellness.

Haley is a thought-leader and has presented at numerous venues such as NeoCon, NeoCon East, DesignDC, and the SMPS Mid-Atlantic Conference on topics ranging from trends in workplace design based on a self-initiated research project to a study on lighting in the open office and pro bono design.

Melissa Pribyl was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where the people and places influenced her to become equally passionate about sustainable design practices and increasing the wellness of our interior spaces. With over ten years of design experience, she enhances the way the interior environment interacts with individuals, believing that the ‘people are the heartbeat of the place.’ Both personally and professionally, Melissa aims to create environments that help people reach their potential and thrive and is committed to mentorship, volunteerism, and wellness advocacy. With a passion to create and a dedication to her studies, Melissa earned a B.S. in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University.

Bonny Slater specializes in creating inspiring environments to support health and wellness. With a background in design and environmental psychology, she brings a unique perspective to her projects.  Her research-driven approach seeks to craft meaningful experiences by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. 

Bonny’s research has included the study of color in immersive environments, design considerations in behavioral health facilities, and the cultural implications of evidence-based design. Her recent work focuses on the connections between engagement, design, and population health in community health centers. She has received awards from ASID, AIA, Contract and Healthcare Design, and has been featured in Metropolis, Contract, Healthcare Design, and Architectural Record. She frequently contributes to the GenslerOn blog, where she advances thought leadership around designing to support health and wellness.

Sandra Diaz-Velasco emphasizes emotion, detail, and craftsmanship in her award-winning work. Uniting architecture, interior design, and artistry, and guided by a philosophy of constant renovation and environmental preservation, her company,EOLO, is highly sought-after for luxury projects in and beyond Florida.

Sandra is a member of AIA and ASID and is a passionate advocate for career advancement for women in the fields or architecture and construction. She is on the board of the Association of Women Architects & Engineers.

The recipient of AIA Miami’s 2017 Merit Award for Interior Architecture, Sandra has had her designs showcased by Décorbook Worldwide, Luxe Interior & Design, the Miami Herald, and the American Society of Interior Design.