Who We Are
IIDA Illinois is the leading network of interior design
professionals committed to industry excellence.
WE SHARE KNOWLEDGE. WE FORGE RELATIONSHIPS. WE CELEBRATE DESIGN.
Central | Chicago | Northern
What is IIDA?
The IIDA Illinois Chapter is a regional resource for knowledge sharing, advocacy of interior designers right-to-practice, professional education, and expansion of interior design markets. We make designers better.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 15,000 Members in 10 specialty Forums in 31 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in Interior Design and advancing Interior Design through knowledge.
The IIDA is dedicated to providing meaningful resources to commercial interior designers and their clients, advancing the value of interior design to business decision makers as a way to solve problems, support culture and enhance business value. IIDA is the preeminent association for the Commercial Interior Design profession.
Board of Directors
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Deborah Nemeth
IIDA, RID, LEED AP BD+C
VP COMMUNICATIONS
Jordan Hall
Associate IIDA
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
Christine Gould
Industry IIDA, NCIDQ
VP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Stephanie Lyons
Industry IIDA
DIRECTOR OF EDI & PHILANTHROPY
Natasha Khor
Industry IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR CHICAGO
Morgan Maples
IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Monique Taylor
IIDA
CHAPTER PRESIDENT-ELECT
Kim Martin
Professional IIDA
VP ADVOCACY
Mo Alsinan
Associate IIDA
VP MEMBERSHIP
Amy Rockwell
Industry IIDA
VP CITY CENTERS
Reed Peters
Industry IIDA
DIRECTOR SUSTAINABILITY+OUTREACH
Danele Spoden
IIDA
CITY CENTER DIRECTOR CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Marlene Rutherford
IIDA
SOCIAL MEDIA CO-DIRECTOR
Madeleine Pickus
Associate IIDA
PAST PRESIDENT
Jill Dexter
IIDA, RID, NCIDQ
VP OF ACTION
Hao Phung
Associate IIDA, AIA, LEED Green Associate
VP SPONSORSHIP
Michael Isaac
Associate IIDA, EDAC, LEED Green Assoc.
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY OUTREACH
Jessica Kirshner
IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR - CHICAGO
Chrysa Marti
Industry IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Michelle Castellan
IIDA
SOCIAL MEDIA CO-DIRECTOR
Justine Scrimali
Associate IIDA
DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS
Gracie Hart
Associate IIDA
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Rachel Hemstreet
College of DuPage
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Anna Maris
Columbia College
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Sam Cashion
Illinois State University