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: Robin Stroebel, ASID
Chair-Elect: Chelsey Beardsley, ASID
Past Chair: Douglas Feldman, ASID Fellow
Members:
- Amanda Burcham, ASID
- Leah Knox, ASID
- Shamus McVicar, ASID
- Emmy Williams, ASID Fellow
National Board Liaison: Joni Burden, ASID
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
- Kaitlin Festerman, 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
- Kehinde Adelaja, 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: 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 champions and ambassadors for the member-exclusive online platform, Design Connection by ASID, to increase engagement, build awareness, and foster a welcoming community by supporting ASID Headquarters staff responsible for platform operations.
Chair: Chantee Sneed, ASID Allied
Chair-Elect: Nicole Cella, ASID Allied
Past Chair: Kimberley Slater, ASID Allied
Members:
- Clifford Brady, ASID Affiliate
- Agha Mo, ASID Associate
- Kimberly Musser, ASID Allied
- Linde Perelli, ASID Affiliate
National Board Liaison: Dina Lamanna, ASID
Staff Liaisons:
- Robin Anderson, ASID Affiliate
- Jamila Zapata, 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 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: 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 Allied
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 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: 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
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
Chair-Elect: Emily Walser, ASID Fellow
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 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: 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 Liaisons:
- Brandye Staton, ASID Affiliate
- Daniela Miranda-Erskine, ASID Affiliate