Maya Khudari, Allied ASID has been with ASID since 2019. She engages with members and interested applicants to answer all inquiries regarding membership enrollment and benefits. Throughout the year, Maya works closely with the marketing team planning recruitment, retention, and social media membership campaigns. She focuses the most on hearing members’ needs and helps in transferring them into innovative programs, events, or benefits. Maya also works collaboratively with the membership team to constantly improve members’ materials and processes providing value and support to the design community.

Maya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Architecture from the Arab International University, and a Master of Professional Studies in Project Management at Georgetown University. Her work in the interior design profession began in Syria and continued in the U.S. through positions specializing in retail and high-end residential design, where she developed her skills as a designer and project manager. Maya’s passion about interior design allowed her to achieve a balance of comfort, function, and design creating a healthy and beautiful environment for her clients.

Outside the office, Maya is also a committee member at the ASID Illinois chapter supporting different committees to achieve chapter’s goals and objectives. 

5 things you don’t know about Maya:

• Enjoys outdoor activities and her favorite is hiking.
• Loves traveling to learn about culture, food, new sites, and the way people live in various parts of the world.
• Enjoys reading positive quotes to inspire her throughout the day.
• Has an incredibly supportive family.
• The only food she cannot resist is PIZZA!