about
Who we are.
IIDA is a professional networking and educational association supporting design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients.
About Mission
IIDA, with respect for past accomplishments of Interior Design leaders, strives to create a strong niche for the most talented and visionary Interior Design professionals, to elevate the profession to the level it warrants, and to lead the way for the next generation of Interior Design innovators.
The Association provides a forum to demonstrate design professionals’ impact on the health, safety, wellbeing, and virtual soul of the public, balancing passion and strategy where designers create extraordinary interiors and experiences.
About Vision
Our vision is to support culture, enhance business value, solve problems, and positively impact the health and wellbeing of people’s lives through a greater understanding of interior design.
About Leadership
Chapter Board
President
Emily Gilmore , IIDA, RID
Bennett Benner Partners
President Elect
Karin Taylor , IIDA, RID
Quorum Architects, Inc.
Past President
Christa Ryckbost , IIDA, NCIDQ
Patcraft
VP of Professional Development
Mara Yordy , Ind. IIDA
Global Furniture Group
VP of Communications
Melissa Park , IIDA, RID
JHBR Architecture
VP of Membership
Honor Rowe
Royer Commercial Interiors
VP of Associates
Elizabeth Blue , IIDA, RID
DLR Group
VP of Advocacy Texas
Shawn Holladay , Ind. IIDA
J&J Flooring Group
VP of Advocacy Oklahoma
Kristen Brumley , IIDA
Office Interiors LLC
VP of Campus Centers
Sara Allen , IIDA
Corgan
VP of Education
Jan Parker , IIDA, IDEC, RID
VP of City Centers - Large
Shannon Oliveira , IIDA
Cannon Design
VP of City Centers - Small
Carly Szabo , Assoc. IIDA
Able Design
VP of Industry
Kaitlin Snow , Ind. IIDA
OFS
Student Representative
Johnathan Kircus , Student IIDA
Texas State University
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