The ASID Advocate by Design (AxD) Council advocates and educates regarding the effects of constructed environments on life, health, safety, and welfare of all members of the general public.
Chair: Tracey Fillmore, ASID, CAPS, Green AP, RID
Vice Chair: Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID, CAPS, CGP, RID
Secretary: Dana Nunn, ASID, CDT, CCS, LEED AP, WELL AP, RID
To get involved or to learn more, please contact bsoukup@asid.org.
The AxD Council is comprised of three (3) Committees covering a broad base of constituents and stakeholders in ASID, and the interior design industry as a whole, and focusing on the safety and well-being of the general public.
The Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee (EPRC) advocates for an understanding of and identifies ways to promote the importance of the professional responsibilities of practicing interior designers and all other categories of ASID membership, including adherence to the Code of Ethics and conformance with the Standards of Practice.
Chair: Katherine Setser, ASID, IDEC
The Outreach & Engagement Committee (OEC) focuses on communication, information pertaining to the mission of the overall AxD Council and its sub-committees.
Chair: Douglas Feldman, ASID, CAPS, Allied AIA, RID
The Policy, Codes and Standards Committee (PCSC) is comprised of five subcommittees: Accessibility; Building, Fire, and Life Safety; Education, Qualification, and Professional Development; Industry Standards; and Sustainability and Wellness.
Chair: Tracey Fillmore, ASID, CAPS, Green AP, RID
Sub-Committees:
Accessibility
Chair: Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID, CAPS, CGP, RID
Building, Fire & Life Safety
Co-Chair: Tracey Fillmore, ASID, CAPS, Green AP, RID
Co- Chair: Katherine Setser, ASID, IDEC
Education, Qualifications & Professional Development
Chair: Virginia Weida, ASID, CFM, LEED, WELL
Industry Standards
Chair: Molly de Lima-Campos, ASID, LEED AP
Sustainability & Wellness
Chair: Susan Kohuth, ASID, LEED AP
A Chapter Support Team (CST) Advisor demonstrates a commitment to ASID, its mission and vision. CST are national leaders who possess the ability to develop and motivate peer leaders into carrying out the strategic objectives of the Society as determined by the ASID National Board.
CST Advisors are the first point of contact for chapter board leadership and should feel comfortable with bylaw, policy and guideline interpretation, dissemination, and act to facilitate a solutions for community leadership, working with HQ staff as needed.
Shane Jones, Allied ASID, Industry Partner Representative, Sherwin Williams, CST Chair
Jamie Stringham, ASID
Arial Cox, Allied ASID
Olivia Snyder, ASID
Benjamin Huntington, FASID, NY CID, NCIDQ
Madeline Rajtar, ASID, NCIDQ
Gisele Taylor-Wells, ASID, NCIDQ, LEED AP
To get involved or to learn more, please contact membership@asid.org.
The ASID National Awards Committee (NAC) will elevate the national awards program to amplify the profession and industry, showcasing the positive impact on people and the planet.
Tamie Glass, ASID
Primo Orpilla, ASID
AJ Paron, Hon. FASID, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP
Avinash Rajagopal
Elizabeth Von Lehe, Allied ASID
To get involved or learn more, please contact education@asid.org.
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) advances ASID education by supporting the development of high-caliber learning resources and engagement experiences, benefiting all members of the interior design community as they advance through their careers.
Leah Bauer, ASID, IFMA, NCIDQ, Chair
David Euscher, ASID, LEED AP, Associate AIA, WELL AP
Amanda Gale, Ph.D., ASID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C
Eric Haydel, Allied ASID
Megan Hochman, ASID, NCIDQ
Mona Nahm, ASID, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
To get involved or learn more, please contact education@asid.org.