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.
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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: Bruce Goff
Chair-Elect: Natalie Biles
Members:
- Maria Martin
- Angelee Marques
- John McClain
- Sandra Sharma
- Mesha Williams
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski
Staff Liaison: Matthew De Geeter
Environment, Health & Wellness Committee
Supports the development of resources, tools, and best practices that better support human health.
Chair: Tanya Shanklin
Chair-Elect: Lauren Dickey
Members:
- Hannah Payne
- Jessica White
National Board Liaison: Ken Wilson
Staff Liaisons:
- Lindsey Koren
- Sherry Smith
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: Alison Faecher
Chair-Elect: Aaron Rask Codden
Members:
- Angeline Aradanas-Hall
- Adriana Dawley
- Perrin Graham-Jackson
- Jillian Hersey
- Caroline Kent
- Joanna Luh
- Crystal Reeves
- Kimberly Race
National Board Liaison: Ruju Jasani
Staff Liaison:
- Lindsey Koren
- Kyle Morey
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: Stacey Breezeel
Chair-Elect: Jase Frederick
Members:
- Claire Baehman
- Scott Thomas
National Board Liaison: Lauren Corbin
Staff Liaison: Valerie O'Keefe
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: Kimberley Slater
Chair-Elect: Chantee Sneed
Member: Agha Mo
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey
Staff Liaison: Kaitlin Festerman
Event Experience Committee
Advises ASID on the development and implementation of ASID hosted and partner events to engage the interior design community.
Chair: Lynn Coit
Chair-Elect: Alexis Bentley
Members:
- Sydney Crimmins
- Susan Morgan
- Johnson Pun
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey
Staff Liaison: Vicki da Silva
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: Mona Nahm
Chair-Elect: Jon Blunt
Members:
- Suzanne Fraiser
- Molly Lee
- Maureen Monhollen
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia
Staff Liaison: Caroline Herbert
Research Development Committee
Guides the study and knowledge development of interior design research supporting design practice and managing a business.
Chair: Sally Augustin
Chair-Elect: Amy Huber
Member: Courtney Brown
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia
Foundation Liaison: Taneshia West Albert
Staff Liaison: Dawn Haynie
Trends & Futures Committee
Identifies gaps and recommends areas for ASID to investigate what will impact the interior design profession, practice, and community.
Chair: Kristie Nicoloff
Chair-Elect: Susan Chung
Members:
- Nicholas Bryan
- Paula McDonald
- Primo Orpilla
- AJ Paron
National Board Liaison: Sheryl Connelly
Staff Liaison: Julie Lowe
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: Benjamin Huntington
Chair-Elect: Tracey Fillmore
Member: Katherine Setser
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro
Staff Liaison: Robin Anderson
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: Tonya Wood
Chair-Elect: Julia Calabrese
Members:
- Doreen Hunter
- Allison Lorenzo-Sanchez
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama
Staff Liaison: Maya Khudari
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: Melissa Moseley
Chair-Elect: Landon Shockey
Members:
- Georgia Brown
- Alexis D'Anjou
- Ashley Gomez
- Victoria Whitney
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski
Staff Liaison: Brandye Staton
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: Douglas Feldman
Chair-Elect: Robin Stroebel
Members:
- Chelsey Beardsley
- Amanda Burcham
- Meghan Simecek
- Emmy Williams
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro
Staff Liaison: Lauren Earley
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: Saima Seyar
Chair-Elect: Allie Glavey
Members:
- Bill Beaudreau
- Ngozi Brown
- Tanaya Deshpande
- Denedra Finley
- Erin Sanders
- Angelita Scott
- Natalie Tanner
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama
Staff Liaison: Khoi Vo
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: Nicole Cecil
Chair-Elect: Letecia Haywood
Members:
- Darrin Brooks
- Janie Hirsch
- Lily Robinson
- Veronica Sanders
National Board Liaison: Shundra Harris
Staff Liaisons: Jessica Irizarry and Maisha Hoque
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.