亚洲天堂 thrives on the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, who play a crucial role in addressing the issues impacting design and the built environment.
亚洲天堂 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 亚洲天堂 community.
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a difference and contribute their unique perspectives to our National Committees. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, submit your application.鈥��
Any 亚洲天堂 member in good standing may apply.鈥疦ot an 亚洲天堂 member? You may still apply. If selected, you are required to become an 亚洲天堂 member within 30 days of acceptance.
Learn more about the 亚洲天堂 National Committees and volunteer roles.
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, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Chair-Elect: Natalie Biles, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Maria Martin, 亚洲天堂
- Angelee Marques, 亚洲天堂 Associate
- John McClain, 亚洲天堂 Associate
- Sandra Sharma, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Mesha Williams, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaison: Matthew De Geeter, 亚洲天堂
Environment, Health & Wellness Committee
Supports the development of resources, tools, and best practices that better support human health.
Chair: Tanya Shanklin, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Chair-Elect: Lauren Dickey, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Hannah Payne, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Jessica White, 亚洲天堂
- Kimberly Prescott, 亚洲天堂
National Board Liaison: Ken Wilson, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaisons:
- Lindsey Koren, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
- Sherry Smith, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
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, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Perrin Graham-Jackson, 亚洲天堂 Associate
Members:
- Angeline Aradanas-Hall, 亚洲天堂
- Adriana Dawley
- Perrin Graham-Jackson, 亚洲天堂 Associate
- Jillian Hersey
- Caroline Kent
- Joanna Luh
- Crystal Reeves, 亚洲天堂
- Kimberly Race, 亚洲天堂
National Board Liaison: Ruju Jasani, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaison:
- Lindsey Koren, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
- Kyle Morey, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Engagement Council & Committees
The Engagement Council supports the 亚洲天堂 community through events, recognition, and online engagement.
Awards & Recognition Committee
Supports the development, requirements, and alignment of 亚洲天堂 awards programs to recognize the achievements within the interior design community.
Chair: Stacey Breezeel, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Jase Frederick, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Claire Baehman, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Scott Thomas
National Board Liaison: Lauren Corbin, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Valerie O'Keefe, 亚洲天堂 Hon. Fellow
Design Connection Committee
Serves as advisors and oversight for the social platform Design Connection by 亚洲天堂. The committee may work collaboratively with other 亚洲天堂 Committees that engage or have a presence on the Design Connection platform.
Chair: Kimberley Slater, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Chair-Elect: Chantee Sneed, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Members:
- Nicole Cella, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Agha Mo, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
- Kimberly Musser, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Kaitlin Festerman, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Event Experience Committee
Advises 亚洲天堂 on the development and implementation of 亚洲天堂 hosted and partner events to engage the interior design community.鈥�
Chair: Lynn Coit, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Alexis Bentley, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Members:
- Sydney Crimmins, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Victoria Medina, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Susan Morgan, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
- Johnson Pun
National Board Liaison: Teresa Humphrey, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Vicki da Silva, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Knowledge Council & Committees鈥�
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.鈥��
Continuing Education Committee
Advises, explores, and reviews professional development learning in support of 亚洲天堂 Education to keep the organization’s learning directives relevant, progressive, and formidable.鈥��
Chair: Mona Nahm, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Jon Blunt, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Members:
- Suzanne Fraiser, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
- Molly Lee, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
- Maureen Monhollen, 亚洲天堂
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaison: Caroline Herbert, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Research Development Committee
Guides the study and knowledge development of interior design research supporting design practice and managing a business.鈥�
Chair: Sally Augustin, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Chair-Elect: Amy Huber, 亚洲天堂
Member: Courtney Brown, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Kendra Ordia
Foundation Liaison: Taneshia West Albert, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaison: Dawn Haynie, 亚洲天堂 Educator
Trends & Futures Committee
Identifies gaps and recommends areas for 亚洲天堂 to investigate what will impact the interior design profession, practice, and community.鈥�
Chair: Kristie Nicoloff, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Susan Chung, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Nicholas Bryan, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
- Paula McDonald, 亚洲天堂
- Primo Orpilla, 亚洲天堂
- AJ Paron, 亚洲天堂 Hon. Fellow
National Board Liaison: Sheryl Connelly, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Staff Liaison: Julie Lowe, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Membership Council & Committees鈥�
The Membership Council supports 亚洲天堂’s community of members and their wide variety of interests for recruiting, retaining, and maintaining professional responsibilities.鈥�
Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee
Advocates for an understanding of and the importance of the professional responsibilities of practicing interior designers, and all 亚洲天堂 members, to clients and the public. Additionally, the committee promotes adherence to the 亚洲天堂 Code of Ethics and conformance with the Standards of Practice.鈥�
Chair: Benjamin Huntington, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Chair-Elect: Tracey Fillmore, 亚洲天堂
Member: Katherine Setser, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Staff Liaison: Robin Anderson, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Practitioners Committee
Advises and supports 亚洲天堂 on membership review process, onboarding, and retention of Professional, Allied, and Associate Practitioner members. The committee also advises 亚洲天堂 on the considerations of alternative career pathways.鈥�
Chair: Tonya Wood, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Julia Calabrese, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Members:
- Doreen Hunter, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Allison Lorenzo-Sanchez, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Staff Liaison: Maya Khudari, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Student & Emerging Practitioners Committee
Advises and supports 亚洲天堂 on the recruitment, retention, and engagement of students and emerging practitioners embarking on the first years of their careers.鈥�
Chair: Melissa Moseley, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Chair-Elect: Landon Shockey, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Georgia Brown, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Alexis D'Anjou, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Victoria Whitney, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Whitney Collins, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Emily Sanchez, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Michelle Miller, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Margi Kaminski, 亚洲天堂
Staff Liaison: Brandye Staton, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
Public Affairs Council & Committees鈥�
The Public Affairs Council supports 亚洲天堂 in the awareness, understanding, and public perception of the interior design profession and 亚洲天堂 members within the larger built environment.鈥�
Advocacy Committee
Supports, motivates, and educates the network of Chapter Advocacy Chairpersons to implement the strategic advocacy and legislative objectives of 亚洲天堂.鈥�
Chair: Douglas Feldman, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Robin Stroebel, 亚洲天堂
Members:
- Chelsey Beardsley, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Amanda Burcham, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Meghan Simecek
- Emmy Williams, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
National Board Liaison: Sarah Colandro, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Staff Liaison: Lauren Earley, Esq., 亚洲天堂 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.鈥��
Chair: Saima Seyar, 亚洲天堂
Chair-Elect: Allie Glavey
Members:
- Bill Beaudreau, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
- Ngozi Brown, 亚洲天堂
- Tanaya Deshpande, 亚洲天堂 Student
- Denedra Finley, 亚洲天堂 Associate
- Erin Sanders, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Angelita Scott, 亚洲天堂 Allied
- Natalie Tanner, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Caroline Gama, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Staff Liaison: Khoi Vo, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
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.鈥疌ommittee will launch FY26.
Volunteer Relations Council & Committees鈥�
The Volunteer Relations Council supports 亚洲天堂 members who lead, serve, and volunteer on various boards, committees, and other groups focusing on volunteer management, experience, and impact.鈥��
Chapter Leaders Committee
Advises chapter board leadership on carrying out 亚洲天堂’s strategic objectives as determined by the 亚洲天堂 National Board and understanding 亚洲天堂’s bylaws, policies, and guidelines for engaging their local communities.鈥���
Chair: Nicole Cecil
Chair-Elect: Letecia Haywood, 亚洲天堂 Allied
Members:
- Darrin Brooks, 亚洲天堂
- Janie Hirsch, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
- Lily Robinson, 亚洲天堂
- Veronica Sanders, 亚洲天堂 Allied
National Board Liaison: Shundra Harris, 亚洲天堂 Fellow
Staff Liaisons: Jessica Irizarry, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate and Maisha Hoque, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate
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.鈥疌ommittee will launch FY26.