Our Leadership Team
The IIDA New York Chapter Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated and creative volunteers who carry out the Chapter’s Mission and Vision while advocating for and advancing the interior design profession. Through their leadership, they foster community, elevate industry standards, and support the professional growth of members.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Graham
VP, Action
Perkins & Will
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Elsie St. LÉger
VP, Action
NYU Langone Health
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Ashley Diltz
VP, Advocacy
Labella Associates
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Sarah Levine
VP, Advocacy
ZGF
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Larry Cohen
VP, City Centers
VS America
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nanmei jiang rich
VP, Communications
HDR
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bARBARA GIAQUINTO
VP, Events
Arc-Com
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Caroline Haake
VP, Membership
Maharam
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Matt Bishop
VP, Membership
TPG Architecture
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ALEXANDRIA DAVIS
VP, PARTNERSHIPS
Corgan
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JOSEPH OLIVIERI
VP, Professional Development
Corgan
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Haeyoung Shin
VP, Professional Development
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Samantha Jarmek
VP, Student Development
AIS
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Vanessa Perry
VP, Communications
Haworth
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EMILY ABERNATHY
VP, Events
AFD Contract Furniture
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PARIDHI CHAWLA
VP, Student Development
TPG Architecture
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Ginger Gilden
VP, Sponsorship
Macro Consultants
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City Center Directors
Afton Buser
Albany City Center
Past-Director
CS Arch
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mariel hilowitz
albany City Center
Director
BCA Architects & Engineers
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Chelsey Balistrieri
Buffalo City Center
Co-Director
Carmina Wood Design
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Alyssa Kita
buffalo City Center
Co-Director
Carmina Wood Design
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Amy Van DeWater
Rochester City Center
Co-Director
QuidelOrtho
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kelly sweet
Rochester City Center
Co-Director
LaBella Associates
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caitlin st. germain
Syracuse City Center
Co-Director
Dwyer Architectural
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Spencer Vono
Syracuse City Center
Co-Director
The Syracuse Business Center
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