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Board of Directors
Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP 
Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP 
Chair-Elect

Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP 

Based in Dallas, Laura assumed her first volunteer role with ASID over 20 years ago. While serving in leadership and committee positions on both the national and chapter levels, she has guided chapter leaders and students, planned meaningful educational opportunities and events, and facilitated career- and business-building relationships.  

Laura received her BS in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University and her MFA in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. After several years concentrating primarily on the commercial design sector, she founded Laura McDonald Enterprises, allowing her to explore a variety of smaller project types.  

In 2004 she founded and produced PLiNTH & CHiNTZ, the online resource that provided information, inspiration, and resources to design students, new graduates, and seasoned professionals. Drawing from her sizable professional network, for almost two decades she coordinated and edited article submissions from industry members as to expose readers to a multitude of perspectives and the diversity of the profession. 

For almost 10 years Laura managed METROCON Expo & Conference, the annual Dallas-based event focused on the built environment. With a committee of 10+ volunteers from a variety of organizations, she oversaw the planning and implementation of the 40+ CEU, 250+ exhibitor two-day trade show.  

Laura currently sits on the Collin College Interior Design Advisory Council and has been active on the Dallas Market Center ArchLIGHT Summit Advisory Board since its inception in 2021. She was the recipient of the 2009 NCIDQ National Louis S. Tregre Award and served on the ASID National Board from 2012-2014. In 2016 she received the designation of ASID Fellow and was recognized as ASID Volunteer of the Year in 2025. 

Laura looks forward to helping lead and strengthen the organization that has given her so many valuable tools and meaningful relationships.